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Identification of 6 new mutations in the iduronate sulfatase gene. Mutation in brief no. 233. Online.
Human mutation - 1 Jan 1999
Vallance H D, Bernard L, Rashed M, Chiu D, Le G, Toone J, Applegarth D A, Coulter-Mackie M
Abstract excerpt
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome) is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase. We sequenced genomic DNA and RT-PCR products in the iduronate sulfatase (IDS) gene in 6 unrelated patients with Hunter syndrome to assess genotype/phenotype relationships and offer carrier testing where required. Six novel mutations were identified: four missense...
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