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Genetic epidemiological study doesn't support GLA IVS4+919G>A variant is a significant mutation in Fabry disease.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 May 2017
Chiang Hung-Lun, Wang Nana Hsiang-Hua, Song I-Wen, Chang Chun-Ping, Wen Ming-Shien, Chien Yin-Hsiu, Hwu Wuh-Liang, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Chen Yuan-Tsong, Wu Jer-Yuarn
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BACKGROUND: The GLA IVS4+919G>A which is linked to late-onset Fabry disease shows high frequency in Taiwan. METHODS: To determine whether IVS4+919G>A is a frequent cause of heart disease, we genotyped it in normal controls and other disease cohorts (type 2 diabetes, heart failure, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease). Normal controls and diabetes patients carrying the variant...
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