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Molecular analysis of mucopolysaccharidosis type I in Tunisia: identification of novel mutation and eight Novel polymorphisms.
Diagnostic pathology - 26 Apr 2011
Chkioua Latifa, Khedhiri Souhir, Kassab Asma, Bibi Amina, Ferchichi Salima, Froissart Roseline, Vianey-Saban Christine, Laradi Sandrine, Miled Abdelhedi
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a genetic defect in alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA) which is involved in the degradation of dermatan and heparan sulfates. The disease has severe and milder phenotypic subtypes. The aim of this study was the detection of mutations in the IDUA gene from 12 additional MPS I patients with various clinical...
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