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Characterisation of supernumerary chromosomal markers: a study of 13 cases.
Cytogenetic and genome research - 1 Jan 2007
Douet-Guilbert N, Marical H, Pinson L, Herry A, Le Bris M J, Morel F, De Braekeleer M
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Marker chromosomes are defined as 'structurally abnormal chromosomes in which no part can be identified' (ISCN 1995). Supernumerary marker chromosomes (SMC) are 'additional markers' whose origin and composition cannot be determined by conventional cytogenetics. Molecular cytogenetic methods are necessary to identify these additional chromosomal markers. In one third, the SMCs are clinically well-defined in the...
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