Article
A novel mutation in the myeloperoxidase gene in a Chinese female with complete myeloperoxidase deficiency: the role of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay.
Gene - 15 Feb 2013
Wang Kaiyu, Lin Baoshun, Lin Jianmin, Lan Xiaopeng
Abstract excerpt
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is an important enzyme in innate immunity. Here, we describe the first identified Chinese individual with complete MPO deficiency. The proband was ascertained through routine automated complete blood analysis. Analysis of MPO function and immunogenicity revealed that MPO levels in neutrophils were significantly decreased. Mutational analysis revealed a novel premature termination codon...
Topics
- Asian People
- Base Sequence
- China
- Exons
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Nonsense Mediated mRNA Decay
- Pedigree
- Peroxidase
