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RSK2 gene mutations in Coffin-Lowry syndrome with drop episodes.
Brain & development - 1 Mar 2005
Nakamura Miki, Yamagata Takanori, Mori Masato, Momoi Mariko Y
Abstract excerpt
Coffin-Lowry syndrome is an X-linked mental retardation disorder with dysmorphism caused by mutation of the ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK2) gene. Coffin-Lowry syndrome patients can experience unusual drop episodes whereby an abrupt loss of muscle tone and falling down can be induced by sudden, unexpected tactile or auditory stimuli. We detected a C913T (R305X) mutation in a female Coffin-Lowry syndrome patient with...
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