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Characterization of a novel splicing mutation in UNC13D gene through amplicon sequencing: a case report on HLH.
BMC medical genetics - 21 Nov 2017
Liu Dongling, Hu Xijiang, Jiang Xiwen, Gao Bo, Wan Cheng, Chen Changying
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare but fatal disease caused by uncontrolled proliferation of activated lymphocytes and macrophages. Six genes including SH2D1A, PRF1, UNC13D, STX11, STXBP2 and XIAP were reported as causative genes in most cases. CASE PRESENTATION: Here we report a novel splicing mutation in UNC13D gene, which was identified in an 18-year-old female. Patient was...
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