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A change in the DNM1L gene was identified in a female, age 20, with dopamine deficiency and damaged nerves in her hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) (read full description).
Apr 11, 2022
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The DNM1L gene mediates membrane remodeling and has an important role in mitochondria fission (Pitts et al., 2004).
A change in this gene was identified in a UDN participant. The change was inherited from a mosaic, unaffected parent.
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