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Functional and In Silico Characterization of ALPL Gene Variants Reveals Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Italian Hypophosphatasia Patients.
Cells - 11 Nov 2025
Casamassima Giulia, Grieco Anna Maria, Biagini Tommaso, Buono Giorgia, Cinque Luigia, Pugliese Flavia, Guerra Francesco Pio, Petrizzelli Francesco, Mastroianno Mario, Mazza Tommaso, Castori Marco, Scillitani Alfredo, Guarnieri Vito
Abstract excerpt
Background. Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic disorder caused by impaired tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (ALPL/TNSALP) activity that impacts the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. It is extremely variable, with up to six forms of increasing severity. The large phenotypic variability and the still remaining high number of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in the ALPL gene represent a...
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- Hypophosphatasia
- Humans
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Genetic Association Studies
- Computer Simulation
