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Wolfram Syndrome
Genetic studies in Spanish Wolfram syndrome families reported
July 30th, 2004
Investigators have reported their studies of the WFS1 gene and mitochondrial DNA in Spanish Wolfram syndrome families. "Wolfram syndrome (WS) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by early onset diabetes mellitus and progressive optic atrophy, researchers in Spain report. "Patients with WS frequently develop deafness, diabetes insipidus, renal tract abnormalities, and diverse psychiatric illnesses, among others." "A gene responsible for WS was identified on 4p16.1 (WFS1). It encodes a putative 890 amino acid transmembrane protein present in a wide spectrum of tissues. A new locus for WS has been located on...
Source: Genomics & Genetics Weekly (2004-07-30)
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