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RAR-related orphan receptor A isoform 1 (RORa1) is disrupted by a balanced translocation t(4;15)(q22.3;q21.3) associated with severe obesity.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Aug 2005
Klar Joakim, Asling Bengt, Carlsson Birgit, Ulvsbäck Magnus, Dellsén Anita, Ström Carina, Rhedin Magdalena, Forslund Anders, Annerén Göran, Ludvigsson Jonas F, Dahl Niklas
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We have identified a family comprising a mother and two children with idiopathic and profound obesity body mass index (BMI) 41-49 kg/m(2). The three family members carry a balanced reciprocal chromosome translocation t(4;15). We present here the clinical features of the affected individuals as well as the physical mapping and cloning of the chromosomal breakpoints. A detailed characterisation of the chromosomal...
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