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Chromosomal fragility in patients with triple A syndrome.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 15 Feb 2003
Reshmi-Skarja Shalini, Huebner Angela, Handschug Katrin, Finegold David N, Clark Adrian J L, Gollin Susanne M
Abstract excerpt
Triple A syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by alacrima, achalasia, and adrenal insufficiency. Previous studies have shown that the triple A gene (AAAS) maps to chromosomal band 12q13. Mutations in the AAAS gene have been identified in triple A syndrome patients; however, the function of this gene is still obscure. We used classical and high-resolution chromosome analyses along with...
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