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Molecular characterization of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene in congenital absence of the vas deferens.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Mar 2007
Grangeia Ana, Sá Rosália, Carvalho Filipa, Martin Josiane, Girodon Emmanuelle, Silva Joaquina, Ferráz Luís, Barros Alberto, Sousa Mário
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PURPOSE: Approximately 20% of patients with congenital absence of the vas deferens remain without two mutations identified. We applied a strategy of serial screening steps to 45 patients with congenital absence of the vas deferens and characterized cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene mutations in all cases. METHODS: DNA samples of 45 patients with congenital absence of the vas deferens were...
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