Infantile onset Sandhoff disease: clinical manifestation and a novel common mutation in Thai patients

Abstract Background Sandhoff disease (SD) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder, resulting in accumulation of GM2 ganglioside, particular in neuronal cells. The disorder is caused by deficiency of β-hexosaminidase B (HEX-B), due to pathogenic variant of human HEXB gene. Method This st...

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Main Authors: Thipwimol Tim-Aroon, Khunton Wichajarn, Kamornwan Katanyuwong, Pranoot Tanpaiboon, Nithiwat Vatanavicharn, Kullasate Sakpichaisakul, Arthaporn Kongkrapan, Jakris Eu-ahsunthornwattana, Supranee Thongpradit, Kanya Moolsuwan, Nusara Satproedprai, Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, Tassanee Lerksuthirat, Bhoom Suktitipat, Natini Jinawath, Duangrurdee Wattanasirichaigoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02481-3