Pathogenic Variant in the 5’-Untranslated Region of GCH1 and Clinical Heterogeneity in a Chinese Family with Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
By: Yanting Li
, Mingqiang Li, Lanqing Liu, Qiying Sun and Guang Yang
, Mingqiang Li, Lanqing Liu, Qiying Sun and Guang Yang References
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.974 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
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Submitted on: Nov 13, 2024
Accepted on: Dec 25, 2024
Published on: Jan 7, 2025
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