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Molecular characterization and structural implications of 25 new ABCB4 mutations in progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 (PFIC3).
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Dec 2007
Degiorgio Dario, Colombo Carla, Seia Manuela, Porcaro Luigi, Costantino Lucy, Zazzeron Laura, Bordo Domenico, Coviello Domenico A
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Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 (PFIC3) is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to mutations in the ATP-binding cassette, subfamily B, member 4 gene (ABCB4). ABCB4 is the liver-specific membrane transporter of phosphatidylcholine, a major and exclusive component of mammalian bile. The disease is characterized by early onset of cholestasis with high serum gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase activity,...
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