Rapid detection methods for five HGO gene mutations causing alkaptonuria.

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Alkaptonuria (AKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by the deficiency of homogentisate 1,2 dioxygenase (HGO) activity. The disease is characterized by homogentisic aciduria, ochronosis and ochronotic arthritis. AKU shows a very low prevalence (1:250 000), in most ethnic groups. Altogether 43 HGO mutations have been identified in approximately 100 patients. In Slovakia, however, the incidence of this...

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