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[Molecular genetics of beta-galactosidase deficiency (GM1-gangliosidosis and Morquio syndrome type B)].
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine - 1 Sept 1993
Yoshida K, Yanagisawa N
Abstract excerpt
Recent advances in the molecular study of beta-galactosidase deficiency (GM1-gangliosidosis and Morquio syndrome type B) are reviewed. Until now, 14 different mutations have been found in the beta-galactosidase gene in patients with this disorder. Gene mutations are heterogeneous, but common and specific mutations have been identified for three types of protracted clinical course; 51Ile-->Thr mutation for...
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