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Molecular and functional studies of 4 candidate loci in Pendred syndrome and nonsyndromic hearing loss.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology - 4 Apr 2012
Cirello Valentina, Bazzini Claudia, Vezzoli Valeria, Muzza Marina, Rodighiero Simona, Castorina Pierangela, Maffini Antonia, Bottà Guido, Persani Luca, Beck-Peccoz Paolo, Meyer Giuliano, Fugazzola Laura
Abstract excerpt
Patients with PS or non-syndromic deafness were submitted to genetic/functional analyzes of SLC26A4, of its binding domain for FOXI1 (FOXI1-DBD), of the transcription activator FOXI1, and of the potassium channel KCNJ10. SLC26A4 was the most frequently mutated gene. An altered intracellular localization with immunocytochemistry, and a hampered maturation process were demonstrated for two novel SLC26A4 variants....
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