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A novel in-frame deletion in MEN1 (p.Ala416del) causes familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 with an aggressive phenotype and unexpected inheritance pattern.
Molecular medicine reports - 1 Sept 2016
Skalniak Anna, Sokołowski Grzegorz, Jabrocka-Hybel Agata, Piątkowski Jakub, Białas Magdalena, Gilis-Januszewska Aleksandra, Pach Dorota, Hubalewska-Dydejczyk Alicja
Abstract excerpt
The present study describes a family with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) caused by a previously undescribed in-frame deletion c.1246_1248delGCC (Ala416del) in the MEN1 gene. Evidence for the pathogenic character of this mutation, which triggers an aggressive clinical outcome, is demonstrated. Aggregation analysis in the tested family was strongly suggestive of causality of the detected mutation. This...
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