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Novel mutations in dystonin provide clues to the pathomechanisms of HSAN-VI.
Neurology - 30 May 2017
Manganelli Fiore, Parisi Silvia, Nolano Maria, Tao Feifei, Paladino Simona, Pisciotta Chiara, Tozza Stefano, Nesti Claudia, Rebelo Adriana P, Provitera Vincenzo, Santorelli Filippo M, Shy Michael E, Russo Tommaso, Zuchner Stephan, Santoro Lucio
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To describe a second hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy type VI (HSAN-VI) family harboring 2 novel heterozygous mutations in the dystonin (DST) gene and to evaluate their effect on neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). METHODS: The family consisted of 3 affected siblings from nonconsanguineous healthy parents. All members underwent clinical and electrophysiologic evaluation...
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