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Introduction: Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a heterogeneous syndrome characterized by impaired immunoglobulin production. The disorder is also characterized by co-occurrence of autoimmune, lymphoproliferative, and granulomatous diseases. Mutations in the gene encoding TACI (Transmembrane Activator and CAML Interactor, TNFRSF13B) were previously found to be associated with CVID.

Materials And Methods: We therefore sequenced TNFRSF13B gene in a cohort of 48 Iranian CVID patients. Expression of TACI and binding of A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) were tested by FACS.

Results: We identified one patient with a homozygous G to T substitution in the TNFRSF13B gene at the splice site of intron 1 (c.61+1G>T), which abolished expression of the TACI molecule and binding capacity of APRIL. This represents the second CVID patient in the world with a complete absence of TACI expression. B cell lines from family members carrying the same mutation in a heterozygous form showed a reduced level of TACI expression and APRIL-binding capacity, suggesting a gene dosage effect. In addition, we found the previously recognized C104R and C172Y mutations in a heterozygous form in two patients with CVID and one, novel, heterozygous P42T mutation.

Conclusion: TACI mutations were observed in Iran CVID patients in a similar frequency as in other Caucasian populations. The novel mutations identified in this study support the notion of a crucial role for TACI in B cell differentiation.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10875-009-9317-5DOI Listing

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