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Unique three-site compound heterozygous mutation in the WFS1 gene in Wolfram syndrome.
BMC endocrine disorders - 17 Aug 2021
Ren Ziyu, Yi Jixiu, Zhong Min, Wang Yunting, Liu Qicong, Wang Xuan, Liu Dongfang, Ren Wei
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Wolfram syndrome (WFS) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disease whose main cause is mutations in the WFS1 and CISD2 genes. Its characteristic clinical manifestations are diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy and deafness. METHODS: In this study, two patients from this particular family underwent complete routine biochemical and ophthalmic tests. Blood, urine, routine stool test,...
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