Sialidosis: A Review of Morphology and Molecular Biology of a Rare Pediatric Disorder

Sialidosis (MIM 256550) is a rare, autosomal recessive inherited disorder, caused by α-N-acetyl neuraminidase deficiency resulting from a mutation in the neuraminidase gene (NEU1), located on 6p21.33. This genetic alteration leads to abnormal intracellular accumulation as well as urinary e...

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Main Authors: Aiza Khan, Consolato Sergi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/8/2/29