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Is it Fabry disease?
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Dec 2016
Schiffmann Raphael, Fuller Maria, Clarke Lorne A, Aerts Johannes M F G
Abstract excerpt
Fabry disease is caused by mutations in the GLA gene that lower α-galactosidase A activity to less than 25-30% of the mean normal level. Several GLA variants have been identified that are associated with relatively elevated residual α-galactosidase A. The challenge is to determine which GLA variants can cause clinical manifestations related to Fabry disease. Here, we review the various types of GLA variants and...
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