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Refined classification and phenotype-driven analysis of PIEZO1 variants in hereditary red blood cell and iron disorders.
Blood - 9 Jul 2026
Rosato Barbara Eleni, Marra Roberta, Martone Stefania, Manno Mariangela, Dionisi Manuela, Ribersani Michela, Pinto Valeria Maria, Forni Gian Luca, Balocco Manuela, Carrara Paola, Lamagna Martina, Morisco Filomena, Guarino Maria, Cossiga Valentina, Barbato Antonio, Arcioni Francesco, Iolascon Achille, Russo Roberta, Andolfo Immacolata
Abstract excerpt
ABSTRACT: Interpreting genetic variants in complex genes such as PIEZO1 remains challenging because of marked allelic heterogeneity, relative tolerance to missense variation, and overlapping clinical phenotypes. Gain-of-function variants in PIEZO1 cause dehydrated hereditary stomatocytosis (DHS1, or hereditary xerocytosis), a pleiotropic syndrome characterized by anemia of variable severity and iron overload. In...
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