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Severe factor X deficiency due to a homozygous mutation (Cys364Arg) that disrupts a disulphide bond in the catalytic domain.
Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia - 1 Nov 2006
Todd T, Perry D J, Hayman E, Lawrence K, Gattens M, Baglin T
Abstract excerpt
Severe factor X deficiency (<0.01 IU mL(-1)) is a rare disorder producing a major bleeding tendency including umbilical cord, joint and intracranial haemorrhage. We present the first case of a child homozygous for a g.1177T > C missense alteration, predicted to disrupt the catalytic domain, and resulting in severe FX deficiency. The child suffered intracranial haemorrhage and now receives regular prophylaxis with...
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