Early Detection of Glutaric Aciduria Type I by Newborn Screening in Taiwan

Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1) is an inborn error of lysine and tryptophan metabolism. There is a lack of initial diagnostic signs of the disease, but late treatment often results in severe neurologic impairment. In this study, we analyzed the results of screening for GA1 in a Chinese population. Me...

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Main Authors: Chin-Tung Hsieh, Wuh-Liang Hwu, Yuan-Te Huang, Ai-Chu Huang, Shiao-Fang Wang, Min-Huei Hu, Yin-Hsiu Chien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-02-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664608601278