학술논문

Expanding the molecular and phenotypic spectrum of CTLA‐4 insufficiency.
Document Type
Article
Source
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology. Feb2024, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p1-6. 6p.
Subject
*CYTOTOXIC T lymphocyte-associated molecule-4
*MOLECULAR spectra
*AUTOIMMUNE diseases
*REGULATORY T cells
*ADRENAL insufficiency
Language
ISSN
0905-6157
Abstract
This article explores the molecular and phenotypic aspects of CTLA-4 insufficiency, a rare genetic disorder that affects the immune system. It presents two case studies, one involving a 22-month-old infant and the other a 13-year-old boy, both of whom exhibit different symptoms and outcomes associated with the condition. The article emphasizes the significance of genetic testing in accurately diagnosing and treating CTLA-4 insufficiency. Additionally, it discusses the functional validation of two new variants in the CTLA4 gene and their potential implications for disease progression and treatment. [Extracted from the article]