Identification of a novel HEXB Mutation in an Iranian Family with suspected patient to GM2‐gangliosidoses
Abstract Sandhoff disease is one of the GM2‐gangliosidoses which is caused by a mutation in the HEXB preventing the breakdown of GM2‐ganglioside. We report a novel HEXB variant in a family with a history of a dead girl with Sandhoff disease which was not found in controls.
Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-12-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3103 |
Summary: | Abstract Sandhoff disease is one of the GM2‐gangliosidoses which is caused by a mutation in the HEXB preventing the breakdown of GM2‐ganglioside. We report a novel HEXB variant in a family with a history of a dead girl with Sandhoff disease which was not found in controls. |
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ISSN: | 2050-0904 |