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OTC deficiency in females: Phenotype-genotype correlation based on a 130-family cohort.
Journal of inherited metabolic disease - 1 Sept 2021
Gobin-Limballe Stephanie, Ottolenghi Chris, Reyal Fabien, Arnoux Jean-Baptiste, Magen Maryse, Simon Marie, Brassier Anaïs, Jabot-Hanin Fabienne, Lonlay Pascale De, Pontoizeau Clement, Guirat Manel, Rio Marlene, Gesny Roselyne, Gigarel Nadine, Royer Ghislaine, Steffann Julie, Munnich Arnold, Bonnefont Jean-Paul
Abstract excerpt
OTC deficiency, an inherited urea cycle disorder, is caused by mutations in the X-linked OTC gene. Phenotype-genotype correlations are well understood in males but still poorly known in females. Taking advantage of a cohort of 130 families (289 females), we assessed the relative contribution of OTC enzyme activity, X chromosome inactivation, and OTC gene sequencing to genetic counseling in heterozygous females....
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