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Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Brazilian patients with GM1 gangliosidosis.
Gene - 1 Jan 2013
Sperb Fernanda, Vairo Filippo, Burin Maira, Mayer Fabiana Quoos, Matte Ursula, Giugliani Roberto
Abstract excerpt
GM1 gangliosidosis is a lysosomal disorder caused by β-galactosidase deficiency due to mutations in the GLB1 gene. It is a rare neurodegenerative disorder with an incidence of about 1:100,000-1:200,000 live births worldwide. Here we review GLB1 mutations and clinical features from 65 Brazilian GM1 gangliosidosis patients. Molecular analysis showed 17 different mutations and c.1622-1627insG was the most frequent,...
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