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Identification and Computational Analysis of a Novel Pathogenic DKC1 Variant Underlying X-Linked Dyskeratosis Congenita.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Jun 2026
Asghar Namra, Sajjad Wardah, Naeem Muhammad
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Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is an inherited progressive bone marrow failure disorder caused by defective telomeres maintenance. It is characterized by a triad of mucocutaneous abnormalities (reticulated skin pigmentation, nail dystrophy, oral leukoplakia) and an increased predisposition to cancer. Genetic mutations in fourteen genes causing abnormalities in telomere biology underlying the DC phenotype have been...
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