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A novel heterozygous mutation in the Indian hedgehog gene (IHH) is associated with brachydactyly type A1 in a Chinese family.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Jan 2006
Liu Mugen, Wang Xu, Cai Zhou, Tang Zhaohui, Cao Kangsheng, Liang Bo, Ren Xiang, Liu Jing Yu, Wang Qing K
Abstract excerpt
Brachydactyly type A1 (BDA1) is caused by mutations in the Indian hedgehog gene, IHH, on chromosome 2q35-36. In this study, a large five-generation Chinese family with BDA1 was identified and characterized. All affected family members demonstrated significant homogeneous phenotype and some unique clinical features different from those associated with the reported BDA1 mutations in IHH. Linkage analysis showed...
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