Impact of pediatric hypophosphatasia on behavioral health and quality of life
Abstract Background Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic disorder caused by loss-of-function mutations in the ALPL gene encoding tissue nonspecific alkaline phosphatase. It is characterized by defective bone mineralization associated with low alkaline phosphatase activity. Clinical features of p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-01722-7 |