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Claudin-11-Mediated Hypomyelinating Leukodystrophy 22: New Insights Into Pathogenic Mechanisms.
Clinical genetics - 1 Oct 2026
Acquaviva Fabio, Troisi Serena, Errichiello Gabriella, Russo Carmela, Covelli Eugenio Maria, Siano Maria Anna, Manna Maria Rosaria, Tirozzi Alfonsina, De Brasi Daniele, Varone Antonio
Abstract excerpt
CLDN11 has recently been associated with hypomyelinating leukodystrophy caused by de novo stop-loss variants. Here, we present a new case involving a homozygous variant in order to expand the genetic and clinical spectrum of the disease. We performed a comprehensive clinical, neuroradiological, and genetic evaluation in a child presenting with global developmental delay. Brain MRI and MR spectroscopy were...
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- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Brain
- Claudins
- Developmental Disabilities
