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Pre- and postnatal diagnosis of tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency.
Prenatal diagnosis - 1 Aug 2005
Møller Lisbeth Birk, Romstad Anne, Paulsen Marianne, Hougaard Pia, Ormazabal Aida, Pineda Mercé, Blau Nenad, Güttler Flemming, Artuch Rafael
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OBJECTIVES: Tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) is a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. The primary diagnosis of TH deficiency is based on the measurement of neurotransmitter metabolites and pterins in the cerebrospinal fluid, and the final diagnosis is made by dete...
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