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Hawkinsinuria in two unrelated Greek newborns: identification of a novel variant, biochemical findings and treatment.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2016
Thodi Georgia, Schulpis Kleopatra H, Dotsikas Yannis, Pavlides Christiane, Molou Elina, Chatzidaki Maria, Triantafylli Olga, Loukas Yannis L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hawkinsinuria is a rare inborn error of tyrosine metabolism. OBJECTIVES: To study novel hawkinsinuria cases by monitoring their biochemical profile and conducting a mutation analysis. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Among 92,519 newborns that underwent expanded newborn screening, two unrelated cases with high tyrosine blood levels were further investigated by chromatographic techniques and via genetic testing...
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