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X-linked hyper-immunoglobulin M syndrome harboring a novel CD40-ligand gene mutation: a case report.
Immunogenetics - 1 Apr 2023
Ramachandran Rahul, Krishnan Yamini, Singh Parminder, Kumar Ashok, Mohanty Abhishek
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The X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome (X-HIGM1) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder (PID) caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CD154 protein, also known as CD40 ligand (CD40LG). X-HIGM1 is characterized by normal or elevated serum levels of IgM in association with decreased levels of IgG, IgA, and IgE. The CD40LG protein expressed on activated T cells interacts with its receptor protein, CD40, on B...
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