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A novel splicing mutation causes analbuminemia in a Portuguese boy.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 Mar 2012
Caridi Gianluca, Dagnino Monica, Di Duca Marco, Pinto Helena, Espinheira Maria do Céu, Guerra António, Fernandes Susana, Campagnoli Monica, Galliano Monica, Minchiotti Lorenzo
Abstract excerpt
Analbuminemia is a rare autosomal recessive disorder manifested by the absence or severe reduction of circulating serum albumin in homozygous or compound heterozygous subjects. It is an allelic heterogeneous defect, caused by a variety of mutations within the albumin gene. The analbuminemic condition was suspected in a Portuguese boy who presented with low albumin level (about 3.8 g/L) and a significant...
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- Adolescent
- Base Sequence
- Frameshift Mutation
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Hypoalbuminemia
