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Genetic variants of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene in patients with phenylketonuria in the northeast of Iran.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 26 Mar 2020
Jafarzadeh-Esfehani Reza, Vojdani Samaneh, Hashemian Somayyeh, Mirinezhad Mohammadreza, Pourafshar Mohammad, Forouzanfar Narjes, Zargari Selma, Jaripour Mohammad Ehsan, Sadr-Nabavi Ariane
Abstract excerpt
Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a common metabolic disorder with great burden if left untreated or undiagnosed. Genetic variations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene may be widely varied across different regions of a country. By knowing the most common mutations, diagnostic work-ups will be offered sooner and with lower costs for patients. The present study defines the most common genetic variations...
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