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Novel cystathionine β-synthase gene mutations in a Filipino patient with classic homocystinuria.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Oct 2015
Silao Catherine Lynn T, Fabella Terence Diane F, Rama Kahlil Izza D, Estrada Sylvia C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Classic homocystinuria due to cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder of sulfur metabolism. Clinical manifestations include mental retardation, dislocation of the optic lens (ectopia lentis), skeletal abnormalities and a tendency to thromboembolic episodes. We present the first mutational analysis of CBS in a Filipino patient with classic homocystinuria. METHODS:...
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