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Molecular analysis of the CHD7 gene in CHARGE syndrome: identification of 22 novel mutations and evidence for a low contribution of large CHD7 deletions.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Oct 2007
Vuorela Pia, Ala-Mello Sirpa, Saloranta Carola, Penttinen Maila, Pöyhönen Minna, Huoponen Kirsi, Borozdin Wiktor, Bausch Birke, Botzenhart Elke M, Wilhelm Christian, Kääriäinen Helena, Kohlhase Jürgen
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PURPOSE: Autosomal dominant CHARGE syndrome (OMIM no. 214800) is characterized by choanal atresia or cleft lip or palate, ocular colobomas, cardiovascular malformations, retardation of growth, ear anomalies, and deafness, and is caused by mutations in the CHD7 gene. Here, we describe the outcome...
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