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Biochemical and genetic defects underlying human congenital hypotransferrinemia.
The hematology journal : the official journal of the European Haematology Association - 1 Jan 2000
Goldwurm S, Casati C, Venturi N, Strada S, Santambrogio P, Indraccolo S, Arosio P, Cazzola M, Piperno A, Masera G, Biondi A
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Human congenital hypotransferrinemia is a rare disorder characterized by the virtual absence of transferrin in the serum. No information on the causes of the disease is known. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Here we describe the identification of a new case, its treatment and the biochemical and genetic defects underlying the disorder. RESULTS: At diagnosis the patient had serum Tf levels equal to about 1%...
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