Preferred Label : Immunoglobulin a deficiency 1;
Symbol : IGAD1;
CISMeF acronym : IGAD1;
Type : Phenotype or locus, molecular basis unknown;
Alternative titles and symbols : Iga, selective deficiency of; Immunoglobulin a, selective deficiency of; Gamma-a-globulin, selective deficiency of;
Description : Immunoglobulin (Ig) A deficiency (IGAD) is characterized by decreased or absent levels
of serum IgA in the presence of normal serum levels of IgG and IgM in a patient older
than 4 years of age in whom other causes of hypogammaglobulinemia have been excluded.
IgA in the dimeric form is the dominant immunoglobulin in luminal secretions, such
as saliva, tears, bronchial secretions, nasal mucosal secretions, and mucous secretions
of the small intestine. Individuals with selective IgA deficiency may be asymptomatic
or have recurrent sinopulmonary and gastrointestinal infections, allergic disorders,
and autoimmune disorders. The diagnosis of IgA deficiency depends on the measurement
of monomeric IgA concentrations in serum; thus individuals with IgA deficiency may
have IgA in mucosal systems, which may offer some protection (review by Yel, 2010).
- Genetic Heterogeneity of IgA Deficiency The IGAD1 locus maps to chromosome 6p21.
See also IGAD2 (609529), which is caused by mutation in the TNFRSF13B gene (604907)
on chromosome 17p11.;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant; Autosomal recessive; Isolated cases;
Laboratory abnormalities : Decreased serum IgA;
Prefixed ID : %137100;
Origin ID : 137100;
UMLS CUI : C2931161;
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