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Prader Willi and Angelman syndromes: exemplars of genomic imprinting.
The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing - 1 Sept 1999
Prows C A, Hopkin R J
Abstract excerpt
The molecular phenomenon genomic imprinting provides an explanation for why two clinically distinct syndromes share genetic etiologies. Increased understanding of genomic imprinting is affecting diagnostics. Use of improved diagnostic tests can enable early, syndrome-specific, and anticipatory interventions and consequently, improved quality of life; however, these tests are of little use unless clinicians are...
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