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A heterozygous mutation in GOT1 is associated with familial macro-aspartate aminotransferase.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Nov 2017
Kulecka Maria, Wierzbicka Aldona, Paziewska Agnieszka, Mikula Michal, Habior Andrzej, Janczyk Wojciech, Dabrowska Michalina, Karczmarski Jakub, Lazniewski Michal, Ginalski Krzysztof, Czlonkowska Anna, Socha Piotr, Ostrowski Jerzy
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Macro-aspartate aminotransferase (macro-AST) manifests as a persistent elevation of AST levels, because of association of the protein with immunoglobulins in the circulation. Macro-AST is a rare, benign condition without a previously confirmed genetic basis. METHODS: Whole exome sequencing (WES)-based screening was performed on 32 participants with suspected familial macro-AST, while validation...
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