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Massive parallel sequencing as a new diagnostic approach for phenylketonuria and tetrahydrobiopterin-deficiency in Thailand.
BMC medical genetics - 16 Sept 2017
Chaiyasap Pongsathorn, Ittiwut Chupong, Srichomthong Chalurmpon, Sangsin Apiruk, Suphapeetiporn Kanya, Shotelersuk Vorasuk
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BACKGROUND: Hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) can be classified into phenylketonuria (PKU) which is caused by mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene, and BH4 deficiency caused by alterations in genes involved in tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) biosynthesis pathway. Dietary restriction of phenylalanine is considered to be the main treatment of PKU to prevent irreversible intellectual disability. However, the...
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