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An update on the hyper-IgE syndromes.
Arthritis research & therapy - 30 Nov 2012
Yong Patrick F K, Freeman Alexandra F, Engelhardt Karin R, Holland Steven, Puck Jennifer M, Grimbacher Bodo
Abstract excerpt
The hyper-IgE syndromes (HIES; originally named Job's syndrome) are a collection of primary immunodeficiency syndromes resulting in elevated serum IgE levels and typified by recurrent staphylococcal skin abscesses, eczema and pulmonary infections. The disorder has autosomal dominant and recessive forms. Autosomal dominant HIES has been shown to be mainly due to STAT3 mutations and additionally results in...
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