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Characterization of 11 new cases of leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 with seven novel mutations in the ITGB2 gene.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Sept 2010
Parvaneh Nima, Mamishi Setareh, Rezaei Amir, Rezaei Nima, Tamizifar Banafshe, Parvaneh Leila, Sherkat Roya, Ghalehbaghi Babak, Kashef Sara, Chavoshzadeh Zahra, Isaeian Anna, Ashrafi Farzaneh, Aghamohammadi Asghar
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD I) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the ITGB2 gene, encoding the beta2 integrin family. Severe recurrent infections, impaired wound healing, and periodontal diseases are the main features of disease. METHODS: In order to investigate clinical and molecular manifestations of new LAD I cases, 11 patients diagnosed in one center during 7...
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