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Syndrome, Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency

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Syndrome, Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Syndrome, Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency?

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.

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