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Association between 7q31 markers and Tourette syndrome.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 15 May 2004
Díaz-Anzaldúa Adriana, Joober Ridha, Rivière Jean-Baptiste, Dion Yves, Lespérance Paul, Chouinard Sylvain, Richer Francois, Rouleau Guy Armand
Abstract excerpt
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a complex neuropychiatric disorder with a strong genetic basis. Although no specific susceptibility genes have been identified for TS, cytogenetic studies in selected cases suggest the existence of a predisposing gene located in the 7q31 chromosomal region. In order to test the hypothesis of a possible relationship between this region and TS at the population level, we undertook a family...
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