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High-resolution melting analysis, a simple and effective method for reliable mutation scanning and frequency studies in the ACADVL gene.
Journal of inherited metabolic disease - 1 Jun 2010
Olsen Rikke Katrine Jentoft, Dobrowolski Steven F, Kjeldsen Margrethe, Hougaard David, Simonsen Henrik, Gregersen Niels, Andresen Brage Storstein
Abstract excerpt
Expanded newborn screening uses tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) to identify patients affected with fatty acid oxidation defects by the presence of pathological acylcarnitine esters. A caveat to MS/MS assessment is that cut-off values for disease-specific acylcarnitines does not always clearly discriminate affected patients from carriers and healthy individuals. Diagnostic evaluation of screening-positive samples...
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