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The molecular basis of phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency in Croatia.
Human mutation - 1 Apr 2003
Zschocke Johannes, Preusse Astrid, Sarnavka Vladimir, Fumic Ksenija, Mardesic Dusko, Hoffmann Georg F, Baric Ivo
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We present the results of a comprehensive analysis of mutations, polymorphisms and haplotypes in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene in 39 Croatian families with phenylketonuria (PKU). A total of 21 disease-causing mutations was identified on 78 out of 79 independent chromosomes. The commonest mutation, R408W on haplotype 2 was found with a relative frequency of 37 %. P281L accounted for 11 %, R261Q and...
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