Neutropenia in Barth syndrome is most likely due to reactive oxygen species induced exposure of phosphatidylserine, leading to increased clearance of neutrophils by tissue macrophages. In single patients, application of granulocyte colony stimulating factor may resolve neutropenia in Barth syndrome.
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