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Fine mapping and association studies in a candidate region for autism on chromosome 2q31-q32.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jun 2009
Conroy Judith, Cochrane Lynne, Anney Richard J L, Sutcliffe James S, Carthy Paula, Dunlop Adam, Mullarkey Marice, O'hici Bronagh, Green Andrew J, Ennis Sean, Gill Michael, Gallagher Louise
Abstract excerpt
Autism (OMIM %209850) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic component. We previously reported a de novo rearrangement of chromosome 2q31 in a patient with autism [Gallagher et al. (2003); J Autism Dev Disord 33(1):105-108]. Further cytogenetic analysis revealed this to be a 46,XY, t(9;2)(q31.1;q32.2q31.3) translocation. Association mapping with microsatellite and SNP markers of this translocated...
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