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Premutations in the FMR1 gene are uncommon in men undergoing genetic testing for spinocerebellar ataxia.
Journal of neurogenetics - 1 Jan 2000
Adams Sara A, Steenblock Kelle J, Thibodeau Stephen N, Lindor Noralane M
Abstract excerpt
To determine the prevalence of Fragile X-associated Tremor Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) among men with undiagnosed ataxic disorders. PCR amplification of CGG repeats in the FMR1 gene and a chart review of clinical features were performed for 286 male subjects who had non diagnostic genetic testing for spinocerebellar ataxia between November 1998 and October 2002 prior to widespread clinical testing of FXTAS. Chart...
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