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Molecular genetics, biochemistry, and biology of PNH.
[Rinsho ketsueki] The Japanese journal of clinical hematology - 1 Jan 2017
Kinoshita Taroh
Abstract excerpt
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) manifests by clonal expansion of mutant hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) bearing a somatic mutation in the X-linked PIGA gene. PIGA mutations cause defective biosynthesis of GPI and cell surface deficiency of GPI-anchored proteins such as DAF and CD59, leading to intravascular hemolysis and thrombosis. These two major symptoms of PNH can be controlled by eculizumab, an...
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