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Characterization of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Genetic Mutations in One Korean X-linked Agammaglobulinemia Family
Eun-Kyeong Jo, Chang-Hwa Song, Jeong-Kyu Park, Young-Jong Baek, Hye-Young Rhu, Jae-Ho Lee, Tai-Ju Hwang, Hoon Kook
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(2):183-191.   Published online February 15, 2002
Purpose : X-linked agammaglobulinemia(XLA) is an immunodeficiency caused by abnormalities in Bruton's tyrosine kinase(Btk), and is characterized by a deficiency of peripheral blood B cells. We studied the cytoplasmic expression of Btk protein and analyzed the Btk gene in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from two siblings and one cousin with XLA, as well as additional family members. Methods : Btk...


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