Table 1

Classification of CGD subunits.

CGD gene
Genetic Transmission
Frequency (%)

gp91phox (CYBB)
X-linked
65
p47phox (NCF1)
Autosomal recessive
25
p67phox (NCF2)
Autosomal recessive
5
p22phox (CYBA)
Autosomal recessive
5

Mutations can occur in one of four NADPH oxidase subunits which give rise to X-linked or autosomal recessive CGD. The approximate frequencies of case occurrence are shown, with figures extrapolated from Clark et al. [35] and Dineaur et al.[38].

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