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Identification of seven novel SMPD1 mutations causing Niemann-Pick disease types A and B.
Clinical genetics - 1 Oct 2013
Irun P, Mallén M, Dominguez C, Rodriguez-Sureda V, Alvarez-Sala L A, Arslan N, Bermejo N, Guerrero C, Perez de Soto I, Villalón L, Giraldo P, Pocovi M
Abstract excerpt
Niemann-Pick disease (NPD) types A and B are autosomal, recessively inherited, lysosomal storage disorders caused by deficient activity of acid sphingomyelinase (E.C. 3.1.4.12) because of mutations in the sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase-1 (SMPD1) gene. Here, we present the molecular analysis and clinical characteristics of 15 NPD type A and B patients. Sequencing the SMDP1 gene revealed eight previously described...
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