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Unique DNA repair gene variations and potential associations with the primary antibody deficiency syndromes IgAD and CVID.
PloS one - 18 Aug 2010
Offer Steven M, Pan-Hammarström Qiang, Hammarström Lennart, Harris Reuben S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Despite considerable effort, the genetic factors responsible for >90% of the antibody deficiency syndromes IgAD and CVID remain elusive. To produce a functionally diverse antibody repertoire B lymphocytes undergo class switch recombination. This process is initiated by AID-catalyzed deamination of cytidine to uridine in switch region DNA. Subsequently, these residues are recognized by the uracil...
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