LAD II (Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency II) Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What causes LAD II?
A
Defect in gene GDP fucose transporter
2
Q
What does the defect in the gene cause?
A
Lack of ability to fucosylate sialyl Lewis structures
3
Q
What causes infection in LAD II?
A
Pyogenic bacteria