A novel mutation for TAP deficiency and its possible association with Toxoplasmosis

Parasitol Int. 2006 Sep;55(3):219-22. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2006.02.003. Epub 2006 Apr 19.

Abstract

We describe two siblings (a male patient and his older sister) with a novel mutation in the peptide transporter associated to antigen processing (TAP). The index case presented with not only granulomatous skin lesions and recurrent sino-pulmonary infections, often associated with this deficiency, but also a severe pulmonary toxoplasmosis. His toxoplasmosis and skin lesions were successfully treated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 2
  • ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters / genetics*
  • Adult
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Child
  • Codon, Nonsense
  • Consanguinity
  • Female
  • Genes, MHC Class I*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin A / blood
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • Leukocytes, Mononuclear
  • Male
  • Point Mutation*
  • Toxoplasmosis / genetics*
  • Toxoplasmosis / immunology*
  • Toxoplasmosis / physiopathology

Substances

  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 2
  • ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters
  • Codon, Nonsense
  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • TAP1 protein, human