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Aniridia with PAX6 mutations and narcolepsy.
Journal of sleep research - 1 Dec 2020
Berntsson Shala Ghaderi, Kristoffersson Anna, Daniilidou Makrina, Dahl Niklas, Ekström Curt, Semnic Robert, Markström Agneta, Niemelä Valter, Partinen Markku, Hallböök Finn, Landtblom Anne-Marie
Abstract excerpt
PAX6 gene mutations cause a variety of eye and central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities. Aniridia is often accompanied by CNS abnormalities such as pineal gland atrophy or hypoplasia, leading to disturbed circadian rhythm and sleep disorders. Less is known on the coincidence of narcolepsy in this patient group. We aimed to find out whether the circadian rhythm or sleep-wake structure was affected in patients...
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