The CD59 marker is associated with the disease Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). CD59 is a protein that regulates the complement system by inhibiting the formation of the membrane attack complex (MAC) on cell surfaces. In PNH, a genetic mutation affects the surface proteins that normally anchor CD59, leading to an increased susceptibility of red blood cells to be lysed by the complement system.
| Disease | Associated Marker |
|---|---|
| PNH | CD59 |
| PTEN | Not associated |
| BRR | Not associated |
| Cowden syndrome | Not associated |
| RBS | 550mg/dL |
| pH | 7.01 |
| Na+ | 158mEq/L |
| Urine glucose | 3+ |
Chloride level in sweat is used in the diagnosis of which disease?