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A recurrent germline mutation in the PIGA gene causes Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome type 2.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Feb 2016
Fauth Christine, Steindl Katharina, Toutain Annick, Farrell Sandra, Witsch-Baumgartner Martina, Karall Daniela, Joset Pascal, Böhm Sebastian, Baumer Alessandra, Maier Oliver, Zschocke Johannes, Weksberg Rosanna, Marshall Christian R, Rauch Anita
Abstract excerpt
Hypomorphic germline mutations in the PIGA (phosphatidylinositol glycan class A) gene recently were recognized as the cause of a clinically heterogeneous spectrum of X-linked disorders including (i) early onset epileptic encephalopathy with severe muscular hypotonia, dysmorphism, multiple congenital anomalies, and early death ("MCAHS2"), (ii) neurodegenerative encephalopathy with systemic iron overload...
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