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Mutations in NMNAT1 cause Leber congenital amaurosis with early-onset severe macular and optic atrophy.
Nature genetics - 1 Sept 2012
Perrault Isabelle, Hanein Sylvain, Zanlonghi Xavier, Serre Valérie, Nicouleau Michael, Defoort-Delhemmes Sabine, Delphin Nathalie, Fares-Taie Lucas, Gerber Sylvie, Xerri Olivia, Edelson Catherine, Goldenberg Alice, Duncombe Alice, Le Meur Gylène, Hamel Christian, Silva Eduardo, Nitschke Patrick, Calvas Patrick, Munnich Arnold, Roche Olivier, Dollfus Hélène, Kaplan Josseline, Rozet Jean-Michel
Abstract excerpt
In addition to its activity in nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD(+)) synthesis, the nuclear nicotinamide mononucleotide adenyltransferase NMNAT1 acts as a chaperone that protects against neuronal activity-induced degeneration. Here we report that compound heterozygous and homozygous NMNAT1 m...
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