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Novel CUBN Mutation in a Young Child With Megaloblastic Anemia.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 May 2021
Falcon Corey, Hamm Austin J, Li Geling, Lebensburger Jeffrey, Howard Thomas H, Xavier Ana C
Abstract excerpt
Inherited disorders of cobalamin (Cbl, vitamin B12) metabolism are rare causes of megaloblastic anemia and neurologic abnormalities. More prevalent in certain ethnic groups, these disorders occur despite adequate Cbl intake and usually result from abnormal vitamin cell transport or processing. Cubilin (CUBN, intrinsic factor-cobalamin receptor) is the intestinal receptor for the endocytosis of intrinsic...
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