Abstract
The analysis of individuals with severe congenital neutropenia (SCN) may shed light on the delicate balance of factors controlling the differentiation, maintenance and decay of neutrophils. We identify 9 distinct homozygous mutations in the JAGN1 gene encoding Jagunal homolog 1 in 14 individuals with SCN. JAGN1-mutant granulocytes are characterized by ultrastructural defects, a paucity of granules, aberrant N-glycosylation of multiple proteins and increased incidence of apoptosis. JAGN1 participates in the secretory pathway and is required for granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor-mediated signaling. JAGN1 emerges as a factor that is necessary in the differentiation and survival of neutrophils.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Apoptosis / genetics
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Cell Differentiation / genetics
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Cell Survival / genetics
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
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Female
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Glycosylation
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Homeostasis / genetics
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Membrane Proteins / deficiency*
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Membrane Proteins / genetics*
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Membrane Proteins / metabolism
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Mutation
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Myeloid Cells / metabolism*
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Neutropenia / congenital*
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Neutropenia / genetics
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Neutropenia / metabolism
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Neutropenia / pathology
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Neutrophils / metabolism
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Receptors, Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / genetics
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Receptors, Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / metabolism
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Signal Transduction
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Young Adult
Substances
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JAGN1 protein, human
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Membrane Proteins
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Receptors, Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
Supplementary concepts
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Neutropenia, Severe Congenital, Autosomal Recessive 3