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Genetic detection of the silent allele (*QO) in hereditary deficienies of the human complement C6, C7, and C9 components

Journal Article · · American Journal of Medical Genetics
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  1. Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo (Spain); and others
DNA polymorphisms (RFLPs) of the human complement component C6, C7, and C9 genes were studied in three C7-deficient (C7D) families, one C6-deficient (C6D) family, and one C9-deficient (C9D) family. The 3 loci are closely linked on human chromosome 5. The haplotypes carrying the {open_quotes}silent{close_quotes} allele (C7*Q0, C6*Q0, and C9*Q0) were defined in each family, allowing for the detection of carries among asymptomatic relatives. This paper describes familial studies on a type of hereditary trait, characterized by recurrent Neisseria infections in individuals homozygous for {open_quotes}silent{close_quotes} alleles at the C6, C7, or C9 loci. 28 refs., 2 figs., 1 tab.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
90828
Journal Information:
American Journal of Medical Genetics, Journal Name: American Journal of Medical Genetics Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 55; ISSN 0148-7299; ISSN AJMGDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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