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Changes in the PIEZO1 gene were identified in a male, age 5, with absolute iron deficiency anemia, behavioral problems, and recurrent infections (read full description).
Jul 18, 2017
Piezo-type mechanosensitive ion channel component 1
The PIEZO1 gene codes for a protein that induces mechanically activiated currents in various cell types (Coste et al., 2010).
Changes in this gene were identified in a UDN participant.
Of note: The protein coded for by this gene was not found to be defective.
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