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Molecular prenatal diagnosis in a case of an X-linked dominant chondrodysplasia punctata.
Prenatal diagnosis - 1 Sept 2003
Whittock N V, Izatt L, Simpson-Dent S L, Becker K, Wakelin S H
Abstract excerpt
X-linked dominant chondrodysplasia punctata, (CDPX2-MIM302960) also known as Conradi-Hünermann-Happle syndrome, is a rare form of skeletal dysplasia that affects the skeleton, skin, hair, and eyes. The disorder is caused by mutations within the emopamil binding protein (Ebp) that functions as a delta(8), delta(7) sterol isomerase in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. To date, over 40 separate mutations have...
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