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Identification of two novel mutations in the 5'-untranslated region of H-ferritin using denaturing high performance liquid chromatography scanning.
Haematologica - 1 Oct 2003
Cremonesi Laura, Foglieni Barbara, Fermo Isabella, Cozzi Anna, Paroni Rita, Ruggeri Giuseppina, Belloli Silvana, Levi Sonia, Fargion Silvia, Ferrari Maurizio, Arosio Paolo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hereditary hyperferritinemia cataract syndrome is caused by mutations of the iron responsive elements (IREs) of L-ferritin mRNA. These alter the IRE structure and determine L-ferritin upregulation. IREs are located in 5'untranslated regions (5'UTR) of ferritin mRNAs. L-ferritin 5'UTR has been extensively studied and up to 21 different mutations have been identified. Only one mutation...
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