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Mutation analysis in Costello syndrome: functional and structural characterization of the HRAS p.Lys117Arg mutation.
Human mutation - 1 Feb 2008
Denayer Ellen, Parret Annabel, Chmara Magdalena, Schubbert Suzanne, Vogels Annick, Devriendt Koen, Frijns Jean-Pierre, Rybin Vladimir, de Ravel Thomy J, Shannon Kevin, Cools Jan, Scheffzek Klaus, Legius Eric
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Costello syndrome is a mental retardation syndrome characterized by high birth weight, postnatal growth retardation, coarse face, loose skin, cardiovascular problems, and tumor predisposition. De novo heterozygous missense mutations in HRAS codon 12 and 13 disturbing the intrinsic GTP hydrolysis cause Costello syndrome. We report a patient with typical Costello syndrome and a novel heterozygous missense mutation...
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