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Molecular and biochemical biomarkers for diagnosis and therapy monitorization of Niemann-Pick type C patients.
International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience - 1 May 2018
Hammerschmidt Tatiane Grazieli, de Oliveira Schmitt Ribas Graziela, Saraiva-Pereira Maria Luiza, Bonatto Márcia Polese, Kessler Rejane Gus, Souza Fernanda Timm Seabra, Trapp Franciele, Michelin-Tirelli Kristiane, Burin Maira Graeff, Giugliani Roberto, Vargas Carmen Regla
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BACKGROUND: Niemann-Pick type C (NP-C), one of 50 inherited lysosomal storage disorders, is caused by NPC protein impairment that leads to unesterified cholesterol accumulation in late endosomal/lysosomal compartments. The clinical manifestations of NP-C include hepatosplenomegaly, neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Current diagnosis for NP-C is based on observation of the accumulated cholesterol in...
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