One of the WASP/WAVE family of proteins,specifically WASP,the founding member of the family,is associated with what disease below?
A)hemophilia
B)Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
C)lymphoma
D)lupus erythematosus
E)Wallace's syndrome

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WASP (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein) is associated with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, an X-linked immunodeficiency disorder characterized by eczema, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), and recurrent infections. Mutations in the gene encoding WASP lead to impaired function of immune cells, particularly T cells and platelets.

One of the WASP/WAVE Family of Proteins,specifically WASP,the Founding Member