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Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome: spectrum of CREBBP mutations in Italian patients.
BMC medical genetics - 19 Oct 2006
Bentivegna Angela, Milani Donatella, Gervasini Cristina, Castronovo Paola, Mottadelli Federica, Manzini Stefano, Colapietro Patrizia, Giordano Lucio, Atzeri Francesca, Divizia Maria T, Uzielli Maria L Giovannucci, Neri Giovanni, Bedeschi Maria F, Faravelli Francesca, Selicorni Angelo, Larizza Lidia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RSTS, MIM 180849) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by mental and growth retardation, broad and duplicated distal phalanges of thumbs and halluces, facial dysmorphisms and increased risk of tumors. RSTS is caused by chromosomal rearrangements and point mutations in one copy of the CREB-binding protein gene (CREBBP or CBP) in 16p13.3. To date mutations in CREBBP...
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