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Comprehensive analysis of genotypic and phenotypic characteristics of biotinidase deficiency patients in the eastern region of Türkiye.
The Turkish journal of pediatrics - 16 Nov 2024
Çıkı Kısmet, Alavanda Ceren, Ceylan Emine İpek, Tanyalçın Tijen, Kılavuz Sebile
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BACKGROUND: Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in carboxylation. The formation of free biotin is impaired in biotinidase deficiency (BD), resulting in impaired biotin-dependent carboxylase functions. Based on the percentage of residual serum enzyme activity, BD is classified as partial and profound. METHODS: Retrospective data including gender, age, parental consanguinity, family history,...
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