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Genomic screen and follow-up analysis for autistic disorder.
American journal of medical genetics - 8 Jan 2002
Shao Yujun, Wolpert Chantelle M, Raiford Kimberly L, Menold Marisa M, Donnelly Shannon L, Ravan Sarah A, Bass Meredyth P, McClain Cate, von Wendt Lennart, Vance Jeffery M, Abramson Ruth H, Wright Harry H, Ashley-Koch Allison, Gilbert John R, DeLong Robert G, Cuccaro Michael L, Pericak-Vance Margaret A
Abstract excerpt
Autistic disorder (AutD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant impairment in social, communicative, and behavioral functioning. A genetic basis for AutD is well established with as many as 10 genes postulated to contribute to its underlying etiology. We have completed a genomic screen and follow-up analysis to identify potential AutD susceptibility loci. In stage one of the genome screen,...
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