CD19 Deficiency due to Genetic Defects in the CD19 and CD81 Genes

Menno C. van Zelm, Ismail Reisli

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Abstract

CD19 is a transmembrane protein specifically expressed on B cells and acts together with CD21, CD81, and CD225 to reduce the threshold for B-cell antigen receptor (BCR) signaling. To date, 11 patients with childhood-onset hypogammaglobulinemia have been identified with CD19 deficiency due to mutations in the CD19 or CD81 genes. The patients have circulating B cells that lack CD19 expression and are impaired in BCR-induced signal transduction. In addition to recurrent respiratory infections, several patients suffer from autoimmunity and IgA nephropathy. These non-infectious complications might arise from altered signal transduction thresholds. Although rare, genetic defects in CD19 or CD81 should be considered in patients with childhood onset of autosomal recessive antibody deficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHumoral Primary Immunodeficiencies
EditorsMario Milco D'Elios, Marta Rizzi
Place of PublicationCham Switzerland
PublisherSpringer
Chapter7
Pages83-95
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9783319917856
ISBN (Print)9783319917849
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Publication series

NameRare Diseases of the Immune System
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2282-6505
ISSN (Electronic)2283-6403

Keywords

  • Autoreactivity
  • B cell
  • B-cell antigen receptor
  • CD19
  • CD81
  • Primary antibody deficiency
  • Vaccination responses

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