[DNA markers linked to Huntington's disease (D4S10 and D4S95) in Spanish families: preliminary results].

Article

[DNA markers linked to Huntington's disease (D4S10 and D4S95) in Spanish families: preliminary results].

Revista clinica espanola - 1 Apr 1992

Benítez J, Ramos C, Fernández E, Ayuso C, Yébenes J

Abstract excerpt

We have studied six Spanish families with at least one affected member with Huntington's disease, using RFLPs from probes linked to the gene. Our results suggest a genetic homogeneity in our population and show a 100% of informativity with the probes and enzymes used.

Topics

Alleles
DNA
Gene Frequency
Genetic Markers
Humans
Huntington Disease
Pedigree
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
Spain

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