Triplet repeat DNA structures and human genetic disease: dynamic mutations from dynamic DNA.

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Fourteen genetic neurodegenerative diseases and three fragile sites have been associated with the expansion of (CTG)n (CAG)n, (CGG)n (CCG)n, or (GAA)n (TTC)n repeat tracts. Different models have been proposed for the expansion of triplet repeats, most of which presume the formation of alternative DNA structures in repeat tracts. One of the most likely structures, slipped strand DNA, may stably and reproducibly...

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