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Clinical evaluation and mutational analysis of GALK and GALE genes in patients with galactosemia in Greece: one novel mutation and two rare cases.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 26 Jul 2017
Schulpis Kleopatra H, Thodi Georgia, Iakovou Konstantinos, Chatzidaki Maria, Dotsikas Yannis, Molou Elina, Triantafylli Olga, Loukas Yannis L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Deficiencies of galactokinase (GALK) and UDP-epimerase (GALE) are implicated with galactose metabolic disorders. The aim of the study was the identification of mutations in GALK and GALE genes and clinical evaluation of patients. METHODS: Five patients with GALK and five with GALE deficiency were picked up via the Neonatal Screening Program. Additionally, two females, 4 years old, were referred with...
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