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A novel mutation in COL4A1 gene: a possible cause of early postnatal cerebrovascular events.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Apr 2015
Decio Alice, Tonduti Davide, Pichiecchio Anna, Vetro Annalisa, Ciccone Roberto, Limongelli Ivan, Giorda Roberto, Caffi Lorella, Balottin Umberto, Zuffardi Orsetta, Orcesi Simona
Abstract excerpt
COL4A1 is located in humans on chromosome13q34 and it encodes the alpha 1 chain of type IV collagen, a component of basal membrane. It is expressed mainly in the brain, muscles, kidneys and eyes. Different COL4A1 mutations have been reported in many patients who present a very wide spectrum of clinical symptoms. They typically show a multisystemic phenotype. Here we report on the case of a patient carrying a...
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