The genetic basis of C1 inhibitor deficiency and hereditary angioedema
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is characterised by recurrent episodes of acute swelling in localised areas of the skin, mucous membranes or internal organs. Death from laryngeal oedema is a constant threat. HAE results from mutations within the C1 inhibitor gene leading to a plasma deficiency of C1 inh...
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University of Cambridge
2002
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.598213 |