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De novo mutation in SLC25A22 gene: expansion of the clinical and electroencephalographic phenotype.
Journal of neurogenetics - 1 Jan 2000
Nicotera Antonio Gennaro, Dicanio Daniela, Pironti Erica, Bonsignore Maria, Cafeo Anna, Efthymiou Stephanie, Mondello Patrizia, Salpietro Vincenzo, Houlden Henry, Di Rosa Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
The SLC25A22 (Solute Carrier Family 25, Member 22) gene encodes for a mitochondrial glutamate/H+ symporter and is involved in the mitochondrial transport of metabolites across the mitochondrial membrane. We hereby report a 12-year-old girl presenting with early-onset epileptic encephalopathy, hypotonia, and global developmental delay. Whole exome sequencing identified a novel homozygous missense mutation in...
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