A possible treatment option for individuals with a rare genetic disorder is oleic acid.

Published Date: 10 Apr 2024

In certain individuals with a rare genetic condition characterized by cognitive and developmental delay, seizures, and other symptoms, immune deficiency is caused by a mutation in a protein that controls the function of natural killer (NK) cells.

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