Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Rare, autosomal recessive disorder caused by deficiency of the beta 2 integrin receptors (receptors, leukocyte-adhesion) comprising the cd11/CD18 family of glycoproteins. The syndrome is characterized by abnormal adhesion-dependent functions, especially defective tissue emigration of neutrophils, leading to recurrent infection.

Synonyms:

Deficiency Syndrome, Leukocyte Adhesion
Deficiency Syndrome, Leukocyte-Adhesion
Deficiency Syndromes, Leukocyte-Adhesion
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome
Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndromes
Syndrome, Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency
Syndromes, Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency

Broader Topics:

Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes

Narrower Topics:

None

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