CR1 deficiency is caused by mutations of the CR1 gene which encodes am important regulator of complement activation. To a variable degree a deficiency can influence the development of autoimmune diseases such as Lupus erythematodes, complement dysregualtion disorders such as MPGN, and infectious diseases such as malaria.
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OMIM.ORG article Omim 120620 |