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Duplication of the IL2RA locus causes excessive IL-2 signaling and may predispose to very early onset colitis.
Mucosal immunology - 1 Sept 2021
Joosse Maria E, Charbit-Henrion Fabienne, Boisgard Remy, Raatgeep Rolien H C, Lindenbergh-Kortleve Dicky J, Costes Léa M M, Nugteren Sandrine, Guegan Nicolas, Parlato Marianna, Veenbergen Sharon, Malan Valérie, Nowak Jan K, Hollink Iris H I M, Mearin M Luisa, Escher Johanna C, Cerf-Bensussan Nadine, Samsom Janneke N
Abstract excerpt
Single genetic mutations predispose to very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD). Here, we identify a de novo duplication of the 10p15.1 chromosomal region, including the IL2RA locus, in a 2-year-old girl with treatment-resistant pancolitis that was brought into remission by colectomy. Strikingly, after colectomy while the patient was in clinical remission and without medication, the peripheral blood...
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