A loss-of-function mutation in the FTSJ1 gene causes nonsyndromic X-linked mental retardation in a Japanese family.

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Mental retardation (MR) is a common trait, affecting approximately 2-3% of individuals in the general population. Although the etiology of MR remains largely unknown, genetics apparently play a major role. Recent molecular studies of X-linked form of MR in European and North American countries have revealed 24 nonsyndromic X-linked mental retardation (NS-XLMR) genes including FTSJ1, a human homolog of the...

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