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SMPD1 Mutation Update: Database and Comprehensive Analysis of Published and Novel Variants.
Human mutation - 1 Feb 2016
Zampieri Stefania, Filocamo Mirella, Pianta Annalisa, Lualdi Susanna, Gort Laura, Coll Maria Jose, Sinnott Richard, Geberhiwot Tarekegn, Bembi Bruno, Dardis Andrea
Abstract excerpt
Niemann-Pick Types A and B (NPA/B) diseases are autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorders caused by the deficient activity of acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) because of the mutations in the SMPD1 gene. Here, we provide a comprehensive updated review of already reported and newly identified SMPD1 variants. Among them, 185 have been found in NPA/B patients. Disease-causing variants are equally distributed along...
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