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Characterization of two unusual truncating PMM2 mutations in two CDG-Ia patients.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 Apr 2007
Schollen Els, Keldermans Liesbeth, Foulquier François, Briones Paz, Chabas Amparo, Sánchez-Valverde Félix, Adamowicz Maciej, Pronicka Ewa, Wevers Ron, Matthijs Gert
Abstract excerpt
Congenital disorders of glycosylation type Ia (CDG-Ia) is a recessive metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the PMM2 gene and characterized by a defect in the synthesis of N-glycans. The clinical presentation ranges from very severe multi-organ failure to mild neurological problems. A plethora of PMM2 mutations has been described and the vast majority are missense mutations. This selection reflects the...
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