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Effect of 4-phenylbutyrate and valproate on dominant mutations of WFS1 gene in Wolfram syndrome.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Sept 2020
Batjargal K, Tajima T, Jimbo E F, Yamagata T
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PURPOSE: Wolfram syndrome (WS) is a rare disorder caused by mutations in WFS1 that is characterized by diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, sensorineural deafness, diabetes insipidus, and neurodegeneration. This disease is usually inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, but an autosomal dominant form has been reported. WFS1 encodes a transmembrane protein, which is a maintenance component of endoplasmic...
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