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Identification of CC2D2A as a Meckel syndrome gene adds an important piece to the ciliopathy puzzle.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Jun 2008
Tallila Jonna, Jakkula Eveliina, Peltonen Leena, Salonen Riitta, Kestilä Marjo
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Meckel syndrome (MKS) is a lethal malformation disorder characterized classically by encephalocele, polycystic kidneys, and polydactyly. MKS is also one of the major contributors to syndromic neural tube defects (NTDs). Recent findings have shown primary cilia dysfunction in the molecular backgro...
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