Molecular diagnosis of Rett syndrome.

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In 1999, mutations in the MECP2 gene were identified as the primary cause of Rett syndrome. MECP2 mutations can be found in 70% to 80% of all clinically defined Rett syndrome cases; in classic Rett syndrome, this frequency is even higher. In most cases, missense and nonsense mutations affecting functionally important domains can be found. Additionally, a hot spot for small deletions has been defined, and several...

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