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DLX3 c.561_562delCT mutation causes attenuated phenotype of tricho-dento-osseous syndrome.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Feb 2008
Wright J Timothy, Hong Sung P, Simmons Darrin, Daly Bill, Uebelhart Daniel, Luder Hans U
Abstract excerpt
The distal-less homeobox gene DLX3 is expressed in a variety of tissues including placenta, skin, hair, teeth, and bone. Mutation of DLX3 (c.571_574delGGGG) causes the tricho-dento-osseous syndrome (TDO), characterized by abnormal hair, teeth, and bone. Evaluation of a kindred segregating the DLX3 c.561_562delCT mutation revealed distinct changes in the hair, teeth, and bones as has been observed with the DLX3...
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