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Homozygous mutations in the conserved ATP hinge region of the Wilson disease gene: association with liver disease.
Journal of clinical gastroenterology - 1 Jul 2010
Barada Kassem, El-Atrache Mazen, El-Hajj Ihab I, Rida Khaled, El-Hajjar Jida, Mahfoud Ziyad, Usta Julnar
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether any correlation exists between the phenotype and genotype of 2 Lebanese families with members affected with Wilson disease (WD). BACKGROUND: WD is an autosomal-recessive disorder of copper transport with significant phenotypic diversity. Most patients are compound heterozygous making it difficult to establish a clear link between phenotype and genotype. STUDY: We investigated 14...
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