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Mucopolysaccharidosis type I: Identification and characterization of mutations affecting alpha-L-iduronidase activity.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Jun 2002
Lee-Chen Guey-Jen, Lin Shuan-Pei, Chen I-Shen, Chang Jui-Hung, Yang Chyau-Wen, Chin Yi-Wen
Abstract excerpt
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA). MPS I covers a broad spectrum of clinical severity ranging from severe Hurler syndrome through intermediate Hurler/Scheie syndrome to mild Scheie syndrome. Mutation screening was performed in two unrelated Taiwanese MPS I patients. A Hurler/Scheie patient had A79V (C to T transition in codon 79) in...
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