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Biochemistry General 4e2c1655

NADPH oxidase deficiency causes impaired immunity which of the follwoing process?

A
Chedickhigasi syndrome
B
Chronic granulomatous disease
C
Leucocyte adhesion defect type 1
D
Leucocyte adhesion defect type 2
High-Yield Explanation
Chronic granulomatous disease is a rare, X-linked deficiency of NADPH oxidase activity which drastically impairs the ability of macrophages and neutrophils to destroy pathogens. Patients are especially vulnerable to mycobacteria, E coli, and staphylococcus since these organisms produces catalase to defend themselves against hydrogen peroxide attack by phagocytes.

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