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A dominant mutation in the gene encoding the erythroid transcription factor KLF1 causes a congenital dyserythropoietic anemia.
American journal of human genetics - 12 Nov 2010
Arnaud Lionel, Saison Carole, Helias Virginie, Lucien Nicole, Steschenko Dominique, Giarratana Marie-Catherine, Prehu Claude, Foliguet Bernard, Montout Lory, de Brevern Alexandre G, Francina Alain, Ripoche Pierre, Fenneteau Odile, Da Costa Lydie, Peyrard Thierry, Coghlan Gail, Illum Niels, Birgens Henrik, Tamary Hannah, Iolascon Achille, Delaunay Jean, Tchernia Gil, Cartron Jean-Pierre
Abstract excerpt
The congenital dyserythropoietic anemias (CDAs) are inherited red blood cell disorders whose hallmarks are ineffective erythropoiesis, hemolysis, and morphological abnormalities of erythroblasts in bone marrow. We have identified a missense mutation in KLF1 of patients with a hitherto unclassifie...
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