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Mutation in the TCRα subunit constant gene (TRAC) leads to a human immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a lack of TCRαβ+ T cells.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Feb 2011
Morgan Neil V, Goddard Sarah, Cardno Tony S, McDonald David, Rahman Fatimah, Barge Dawn, Ciupek Andrew, Straatman-Iwanowska Anna, Pasha Shanaz, Guckian Mary, Anderson Graham, Huissoon Aarnoud, Cant Andrew, Tate Warren P, Hambleton Sophie, Maher Eamonn R
Abstract excerpt
Inherited immunodeficiency disorders can be caused by mutations in any one of a large number of genes involved in the function of immune cells. Here, we describe two families with an autosomal recessive inherited immunodeficiency disorder characterized by increased susceptibility to infection and autoimmunity. Genetic linkage studies mapped the disorder to chromosomal region 14q11.2, and a homozygous...
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