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The R1947X mutation of NF1 causing autosomal dominant neurofibromatosis type 1 in a Chinese family.
Journal of genetics and genomics = Yi chuan xue bao - 1 Feb 2008
Yang Qinbo, Huang Changzheng, Yang Xiaoying, Feng Yinfu, Wang Qing, Liu Mugen
Abstract excerpt
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a common autosomal dominant disorder with a high rate of penetrance. It is caused by the mutation of the tumor suppressor gene NF1, which encodes neurofibromin. The main function of neurofibromin is down-regulating the biological activity of the proto-oncoprotein Ras by acting as a Ras-specific GTPase activating protein. In this study, we identified a Chinese family affected with...
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