Hypothesis: Familial Mediterranean fever - A genetic disorder of the lipocortin family?

M. Shohat, J. R. Korenberg, A. D. Schwabe, J. I. Rotter

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Abstract

Familial Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessively inherited disorder of unknwon cause characterized by recurrent attacks of inflammation, involving mainly the peritoneum, pleura, synovia, and skin. Based on a phenotype analysis, we propose that its manifestations may be related to a genetic defect in one of the family of lipocortin proteins. Evidence is presented supporting an abnormality in the first step of prostaglandin/leukotriene synthesis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-167
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

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