1). This process begins in the nucleolus and the preribosomal units are exported into the cytoplasm for final steps in the maturation of

ribosomes [8]. The exact functions of many of these proteins remain unknown. Some ribosomal proteins are now known to have extraribosomal functions; for example, the SBDS protein has a role in stabilizing the mitotic spindle. Immunological abnormalities in ribosomopathies may therefore provide clues as to how ribosomal proteins can shape the check details immune system. According to internationally accepted criteria, the diagnosis of CVID remains one of exclusion. The currently identified four genetic mutations (ICOS, CD19, TACI, BAFFR) account for fewer than a fifth of cases, with no consensus on which genetic testing should be undertaken in most cases [1]. The current European Society of Immunodeficiency (ESID)/Pan-American Group for Immunodeficiency (PAGID) criteria for KU-57788 solubility dmso CVID include: ‘probable’ CVID in those aged > 2 years with low immunoglobulin (Ig)G and another low isotype level (IgA or IgM)

with absent vaccine responses; and ‘possible’ CVID in those with low immunoglobulin of any isotype with absent vaccine responses where other causes of hypogammaglobulinaemia have been excluded [2]. Additional similarities with ribosomopathies and CVID patients include heterogeneous presentations with T cell defects, cytopenias and malignancies [1–3]. The initial description of DBA was of a congenital erythroblastopenia characterized by an early arrest of pre-erythroblast differentiation. The first

report of loss-of-function mutations in a gene coding for a ribosomal protein in this disease (non-sense, missense, frameshift, splice-site, complete deletion of one RPS19 allele) generated enormous interest in the clinical effects of disordered ribosome biosynthesis [8,9]. Mutations in the RPS19 gene prevent assembly of the 40S ribosomal subunit, but account for only 25% of DBA patients [9]. However, to our knowledge, there have been no reports of failure of antibody production in DBA. We present our clinical experience with the report of the first case of DBA who subsequently developed antibody deficiency, consistent second with a new diagnosis of CVID, with complications of bronchiectasis and managed on immunoglobulin therapy. The previous case of CVID with mutation in the SBDS gene of SDS has been discussed briefly with additional data, as a detailed report was published in a previous issue of this Journal [10]. In the final part of this perspective paper, we review the immunological abnormalities beginning to emerge in ribosomopathy syndromes. Clinical synopsis including investigations.  A 22-year-old female presented with bronchiectasis and hypogammaglobulinemia. DBA had been diagnosed at 1 year of age and required treatment with corticosteroids and blood transfusions until the age of 6 years.