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Next Generation Sequencing identifies mutations in GNPTG gene as a cause of familial form of scleroderma-like disease.
Pediatric rheumatology online journal - 26 Sept 2017
Zrhidri Abdelali, Amasdl Saadia, Lyahyai Jaber, Elouardi Hanane, Chkirate Bouchra, Raymond Laure, Egéa Grégory, Taoudi Mohamed, El Mouatassim Said, Sefiani Abdelaziz
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BACKGROUND: Scleroderma is a multisystem disease, characterized by fibrosis of skin and internal organs, immune dysregulation, and vasculopathy. The etiology of the disease remains unknown, but it is likely multifactorial. However, the genetic basis for this condition is defined by multiple genes that have only modest effect on disease susceptibility. METHODS: Three Moroccan siblings, born from non-consanguineous...
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