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[Mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene A827G in two pedigrees with nonsyndromic deafness].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Aug 2006
Chen Zhi-bin, Cao Xin, Xing Guang-qian, Tian Hui-qin, Zhou Ai-dong, Wei Qinj-un, Bu Xing-kuan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship of associating mitochondrial DNA 12S rRNA gene mutations with non-syndromic and aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss happening to Chinese families. METHODS: The diagnosis was validated by hearing tests. Blood samples were collected from 20 family members (13 subjects from pedigree A and 7 from pedigree B) and 32 sporadic deafness cases. DNA was extracted from the...
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