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Detection of a novel nonsense mutation of the MEN1 gene in a familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 patient and its screening in the family members.
Endocrine journal - 1 Oct 1998
Matsubara S, Sato M, Ohye H, Iwata Y, Imachi H, Yokote R, Murao K, Miyauchi A, Takahara J
Abstract excerpt
We identified a novel nonsense mutation(R29X) of the MEN1 gene in a familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) patient. Molecular analysis of the MEN1 gene was performed in the family members by a restriction digestion method. The same mutation pattern was seen in both the proband's younger brother and cousin diagnosed as MEN1, and was also observed in the son of the cousin who showed signs of normal...
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