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Mutation of MYH9, encoding non-muscle myosin heavy chain A, in May-Hegglin anomaly.
Nature genetics - 1 Sept 2000
Kelley M J, Jawien W, Ortel T L, Korczak J F
Abstract excerpt
May-Hegglin anomaly (MHA) is an autosomal dominant macrothrombocytopenia of unclear pathogenesis characterized by thrombocytopenia, giant platelets and leukocyte inclusions. Studies have indicated that platelet structure and function are normal, suggesting a defect in megakaryocyte fragmentation. The disorder has been linked to chromosome 22q12-13. Here we screen a candidate gene in this region, encoding...
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