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The -346T polymorphism of the SH2D1A gene is a risk factor for development of autoimmunity/lymphoproliferation in males with defective Fas function.
Human immunology - 1 May 2012
Boggio Elena, Melensi Matteo, Bocca Sara, Chiocchetti Annalisa, Comi Cristoforo, Clemente Nausicaa, Orilieri Elisabetta, Soluri Maria Felicia, D'Alfonso Sandra, Mechelli Rosella, Gentile Giovanna, Poggi Alessandro, Salvetti Marco, Ramenghi Ugo, Dianzani Umberto
Abstract excerpt
Inherited defects decreasing function of the Fas death receptor cause autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) and its variant Dianzani autoimmune lymphoproliferative disease (DALD). Since a deleterious mutation of the SH2D1A gene protects MRLlpr/lpr mice from ALPS development, we investigated the role of SH2D1A, located in the X chromosome, in 51 patients with ALPS or DALD by mutational screening of coding...
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