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SAMM50

Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens

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Sorting and assembly machinery component 50 homolog is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SAMM50 gene.

01Clinical significance

By means of exome sequencing, two variants - P377A and V231I on the SAMM50 gene were determined to have a potential relationship to the disease phenotype of Ezra, 9 year old male with Epilepsy, ESES, Hemiplegic Migraine, Exocrine Pancreatic Insuffiency, CSID, Global Apraxia, developmental regressions. History of torticollis, psychomotor regression, colitis as well as Carnitine Deficiency.

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