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Novel LMNA gene mutation in a patient with Atypical Werner's Syndrome.
The Korean journal of internal medicine - 1 Mar 2009
Doh Yun Jeong, Kim Hee Kyoung, Jung Eui Dal, Choi Seung Hee, Kim Jung Guk, Kim Bo Wan, Lee In Kyu
Abstract excerpt
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) and Werner's syndrome are representative types of progeroid syndrome. LMNA (Lamin A/C) gene mutation with atypical Werner's syndrome have recently been reported. Atypical Werner's syndrome with the severe metabolic complications, the extent of the lipodystrophy is associated with A133L mutation in the LMNA gene and these patients present with phenotypically...
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