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[Molecular analysis of IDS gene and prenatal diagnosis in a Chinese family with mucopolysaccharidosis type II].
Zhonghua er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of pediatrics - 1 Feb 2009
Jia Bei, Xue Jin-jie, Liang De-sheng, Wu Ling-qian
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPSII) is a lethal, X-linked recessive disorder caused by mutation of iduronate-2-sulfatase (IDS) gene. Up to now there is no really effective treatment for this disorder, therefore it is important to provide an accurate genetic diagnosis and prenatal diagnosis for the MPSII families. In this study, we identify the pathogenic mutation in a Chinese family with MPSII....
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