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A novel mutation in PYCR1 causes an autosomal recessive cutis laxa with premature aging features in a family.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jun 2011
Lin Dar-Shong, Yeung Chun-Yan, Liu Hsuan-Liang, Ho Che-Sheng, Shu Chyong-Hsin, Chuang Chih-Kuang, Huang Yu-Wen, Wu Tsu-Yen, Huang Zon-Darr, Jian Yuan-Ren, Lin Shuan-Pei
Abstract excerpt
The autosomal recessive form of type II cutis laxa (ARCL II) is characterized by the appearance of redundant, inelastic skin with wrinkling, an aged look and additional variable systemic involvement including intrauterine growth retardation, failure to thrive, developmental delay, dysmorphism, osseous abnormality, and CNS manifestations. Several genetic defects have been found in patients and families with the...
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