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Two novel mutations in the arylsulfatase A gene associated with juvenile (R390Q) and adult onset (H397Y) metachromatic leukodystrophy
Dr. Marion B. Coulter-Mackie,
Liane Gagnier,
Corresponding Author
Dr. Marion B. Coulter-Mackie
Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Rm 2F22 British Columbia's Children's Hospital, 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3V4 CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorLiane Gagnier
Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Marion B. Coulter-Mackie,
Liane Gagnier,
Corresponding Author
Dr. Marion B. Coulter-Mackie
Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Rm 2F22 British Columbia's Children's Hospital, 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3V4 CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorLiane Gagnier
Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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