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[Mutational analysis of the MECP2 gene by direct sequencing in Hungarian patients with Rett syndrome].
Orvosi hetilap - 25 Apr 2004
Kárteszi Judit, Hollódy Katalin, Bene Judit, Morava Eva, Hadzsiev Kinga, Czakó Márta, Melegh Béla, Kosztolányi György
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Rett syndrome is an X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by loss of acquired skills and stereotypical hand movements. Mutations in the gene encoding methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 have been identified as cause of Rett syndrome in 1999. AIM: The authors initialized mutation screening of this gene in Hungarian patients identified on the base of clinical manifestation in various institutes....
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