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Bi-Allelic Mutations in Zebrafish pank2 Gene Lead to Testicular Atrophy and Perturbed Behavior without Signs of Neurodegeneration.
International journal of molecular sciences - 26 Oct 2022
Mignani Luca, Zizioli Daniela, Khatri Deepak, Facchinello Nicola, Schiavone Marco, De Palma Giuseppe, Finazzi Dario
Abstract excerpt
Coenzyme A (CoA) is an essential cofactor in all living organisms, being involved in a large number of chemical reactions. Sequence variations in pantothenate kinase 2 (PANK2), the first enzyme of CoA biosynthesis, are found in patients affected by Pantothenate Kinase Associated Neurodegeneration (PKAN), one of the most common forms of neurodegeneration, with brain iron accumulation. Knowledge about the...
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