Etiology
Mutations in ELA2, the gene encoding neutrophil elastase (NE)(also causes severe congenital neutropenia)
References
Horwitz M, Benson KF, Duan Z, Li FQ, Person RE. Hereditary neutropenia: dogs explain human neutrophil elastase mutations. Trends Mol Med. 2004 Apr;10(4):163-70. PMID: #15059607#