Phenotype prediction of Mohr-Tranebjaerg syndrome (MTS) by genetic analysis and initial auditory neuropathy

Abstract Background Mohr-Tranebjaerg syndrome (MTS) is a rare X-linked recessive neurodegenerative disorder resulting in early-onset hearing impairment, gradual dystonia and optic atrophy. MTS is caused by variations in the nuclear TIMM8A gene, which is involved in mitochondrial transport of metabol...

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Main Authors: Hongyang Wang, Li Wang, Ju Yang, Linwei Yin, Lan Lan, Jin Li, Qiujing Zhang, Dayong Wang, Jing Guan, Qiuju Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12881-018-0741-3