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New deletion in LAMP2 causing familial Danon disease. Effect of the X-chromosome inactivation.

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Danon disease (DD), a rare X-linked genetic illness with a poor prognosis, is caused by a mutation in the lysosome-associated membrane protein 2 gene (LAMP2). Three main clinical features of… Click to show full abstract

Danon disease (DD), a rare X-linked genetic illness with a poor prognosis, is caused by a mutation in the lysosome-associated membrane protein 2 gene (LAMP2). Three main clinical features of this pathology are cardiomyopathy, skeletal myopathy, and mental retardation. Most Danon disease mutations create premature stop codons resulting in the decrease or absence of LAMP2 protein.

Keywords: danon disease; danon; new deletion; deletion lamp2

Journal Title: Folia medica
Year Published: 2022

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