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Mutations in TTC37 cause trichohepatoenteric syndrome (phenotypic diarrhea of infancy).
Gastroenterology - 1 Jun 2010
Hartley Jane Louise, Zachos Nicholas C, Dawood Ban, Donowitz Mark, Forman Julia, Pollitt Rodney J, Morgan Neil V, Tee Louise, Gissen Paul, Kahr Walter H A, Knisely Alex S, Watson Steve, Chitayat David, Booth Ian W, Protheroe Sue, Murphy Stephen, de Vries Esther, Kelly Deirdre A, Maher Eamonn R
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Trichohepatoenteric syndrome (THES) is an autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by life-threatening diarrhea in infancy, immunodeficiency, liver disease, trichorrhexis nodosa, facial dysmorphism, hypopigmentation, and cardiac defects. We attempted to characterize the phenotype and elucidate the molecular basis of THES. METHODS: Twelve patients with classic THES from 11 families had...
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