Mondo Description Griscelli syndrome type 2 (GS2) is a rare, inherited condition that affects the skin, hair, and immune system. People with GS2 have unusually light skin and silver-colored hair. They are also prone to recurrent infections and develop an immune condition called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). HLH can damage organs and tissues throughout the body, causing life-threatening complications. GS2 is caused by changes (mutations) in the RAB27A gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. The only current treatment that can extend survival is stem cell transplantation (a bone marrow transplant). Untreated, most children with GS2 do not survive past early childhood.

Uniprot Description Rare autosomal recessive disorder that results in pigmentary dilution of the skin and hair, the presence of large clumps of pigment in hair shafts, and an accumulation of melanosomes in melanocytes. GS2 patients also develop an uncontrolled T-lymphocyte and macrophage activation syndrome, known as hemophagocytic syndrome, leading to death in the absence of bone marrow transplantation. Neurological impairment is present in some patients, likely as a result of hemophagocytic syndrome.

Disease Ontology Description A Griscelli syndrome characterized by silvery gray sheen of the hair, hypopigmentation of the skin and immunodeficiency with or without neurologic impairment that has_material_basis_in mutation in the RAB27A gene on chromosome 15q21.3.