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Identification of HIBCH gene mutations causing autosomal recessive Leigh syndrome: a gene involved in valine metabolism.
Pediatric neurology - 1 Mar 2015
Soler-Alfonso Claudia, Enns Gregory M, Koenig Mary Kay, Saavedra Heather, Bonfante-Mejia Eliana, Northrup Hope
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Leigh syndrome is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with usual onset of symptoms during the first year of life. The disorder has been associated with mutations in over 30 genes. This difficulty with genetic heterogeneity makes whole exome sequencing a more cost-effective approach for investigation of etiology. PATIENT AND RESULTS: We describe an individual with typical Leigh syndrome who was...
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