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Biochemical, phenotypic and neurophysiological characterization of a genetic mouse model of RSH/Smith--Lemli--Opitz syndrome.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Mar 2001
Wassif C A, Zhu P, Kratz L, Krakowiak P A, Battaile K P, Weight F F, Grinberg A, Steiner R D, Nwokoro N A, Kelley R I, Stewart R R, Porter F D
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The RSH/Smith--Lemli--Opitz syndrome (RSH/SLOS) is a human autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by multiple malformations, a distinct behavioral phenotype with autistic features and mental retardation. RSH/SLOS is due to an inborn error of cholesterol biosynthesis caused by mutation of the 3 beta-hydroxysterol Delta(7)-reductase gene. To further our understanding of the developmental and neurological...
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