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Gene mutations versus clinically relevant phenotypes: lyso-Gb3 defines Fabry disease.
Circulation. Cardiovascular genetics - 1 Feb 2014
Niemann Markus, Rolfs Arndt, Störk Stefan, Bijnens Bart, Breunig Frank, Beer Meinrad, Ertl Georg, Wanner Christoph, Weidemann Frank
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Currently, no method is available to identify α-galactosidase A (agalA) mutations determining clinically relevant Fabry disease. In our largest European Fabry cohort, we investigated whether a biomarker, specific for the defect, could stratify persons at risk. METHODS AND RESULTS: A total of 124 individuals with agalA mutations were investigated with a comprehensive clinical workup, genetic analysis,...
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