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Genome-Wide Analyses Suggest Mechanisms Involving Early B-Cell Development in Canine IgA Deficiency.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Olsson Mia, Tengvall Katarina, Frankowiack Marcel, Kierczak Marcin, Bergvall Kerstin, Axelsson Erik, Tintle Linda, Marti Eliane, Roosje Petra, Leeb Tosso, Hedhammar Åke, Hammarström Lennart, Lindblad-Toh Kerstin
Abstract excerpt
Immunoglobulin A deficiency (IgAD) is the most common primary immune deficiency disorder in both humans and dogs, characterized by recurrent mucosal tract infections and a predisposition for allergic and other immune mediated diseases. In several dog breeds, low IgA levels have been observed at a high frequency and with a clinical resemblance to human IgAD. In this study, we used genome-wide association studies...
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