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Phenotypical and Functional Characterization of Neutrophils in Two Pyrin-Associated Auto-inflammatory Diseases.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jul 2021
Malengier-Devlies Bert, Metzemaekers Mieke, Gouwy Mieke, Van Nieuwenhove Erika, Betrains Albrecht, Cockx Maaike, Vanbrabant Lotte, Pörtner Noëmie, Vercauteren Jurgen, De Somer Lien, Struyf Sofie, Vanderschueren Steven, De Langhe Ellen, Proost Paul, Matthys Patrick, Wouters Carine
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) and Pyrin-Associated Autoinflammation with Neutrophilic Dermatosis (PAAND) are clinically distinct autoinflammatory disorders caused by mutations in the pyrin-encoding gene MEFV. We investigated the transcriptional, phenotypical, and functional characteristics of patient neutrophils to explore their potential role in FMF and PAAND pathophysiology. METHODS: RNA...
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