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Biotinidase deficiency due to a de novo mutation or gonadal mosaicism in a first child.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 20 May 2015
Tonin Rodolfo, Caciotti Anna, Funghini Silvia, la Marca Giancarlo, Pasquini Elisabetta, Cayton Erica, Mooney Sean D, Guerrini Renzo, Morrone Amelia
Abstract excerpt
Biotinidase deficiency (BD), which is caused by BTD genetic lesions, if untreated, can result in neurological and cutaneous manifestations. Biotin supplementation can improve or prevent symptoms. We herewith present a family, which we studied at biochemical and molecular level, after identifying the proband through a newborn screening programme. BTD gene molecular analysis showed the proband to be compound...
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