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  • Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a frequent primary immunodeficiency.
  • Previously, inducible costimulatory receptor (ICOS) deficiency was the sole known genetic cause specific to CVID.
  • Transmembrane activator and calcium-modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor (TACI) plays a role in B cell isotype switching.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of TACI mutations in patients diagnosed with CVID.
  • To explore the genetic basis of CVID and IgA deficiency (IgAD).

Main Methods:

  • Genetic analysis of TACI gene in patients with CVID and their relatives.
  • Assessment of B cell function, specifically IgG and IgA production in response to APRIL stimulation.

Main Results:

  • Mutations in TACI were identified in 10-20% of CVID patients.
  • TACI mutations were also found in relatives with IgAD and in a patient with isolated IgAD.
  • B cells from individuals with TACI mutations showed impaired IgG and IgA production, indicating defective isotype switching.

Conclusions:

  • TACI mutations represent a significant genetic cause of CVID and IgAD.
  • Autosomal dominant inheritance is suggested by the presence of single mutated TACI alleles.
  • Impaired response to APRIL due to TACI mutations likely underlies the observed immunodeficiencies.