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Mucopolysaccharidosis type I in 21 Czech and Slovak patients: mutation analysis suggests a functional importance of C-terminus of the IDUA protein.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 May 2009
Vazna Alzbeta, Beesley Clare, Berna Linda, Stolnaja Larisa, Myskova Helena, Bouckova Michaela, Vlaskova Hana, Poupetova Helena, Zeman Jiri, Magner Martin, Hlavata Anna, Winchester Bryan, Hrebicek Martin, Dvorakova Lenka
Abstract excerpt
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder that is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA). Of the 21 Czech and Slovak patients who have been diagnosed with MPS I in the last 30 years, 16 have a severe clinical presentation (Hurler syndrome), 2 less severe manifestations (Scheie syndrome), and 3 an intermediate severity (Hurler/Scheie...
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