Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and immunodeficiency: the role of NEMO.

Carrol, E D; Gennery, A R; Flood, T J; Spickett, G P; Abinun, M · Arch Dis Child · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Anhidrotic (hypohidrotic) ectodermal dysplasia associated with immunodeficiency (EDA-ID; OMIM 300291) is a newly recognised primary immunodeficiency caused by mutations in NEMO, the gene encoding nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB) essential modulator, NEMO, or inhibitor of kappaB kinase (IKK-gamma). This protein is essential for activation of the transcription factor NF-kappaB, which plays an important role in human development, skin homoeostasis, and immunity.

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