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A New Missense Mutation in CD79B Leads to Autosomal Recessive Agammaglobulinemia in Two Siblings

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We thank the patients and their family. We also want to thank the Centre de référence des déficits immunitaires héréditaires (CEREDIH).

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SG, MF, and CP analyzed the genetics and clinical data and wrote the manuscript. NL and CP interpreted the genetics. SR and FM took care of the patients and provided clinical data. All authors critically reviewed the manuscript.

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Genebrier, S., Fusaro, M., Lambert, N. et al. A New Missense Mutation in CD79B Leads to Autosomal Recessive Agammaglobulinemia in Two Siblings. J Clin Immunol 41, 1356–1360 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10875-021-01022-6

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