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Distorted Mendelian transmission as a function of genetic background in Rai1-haploinsufficient mice.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2009
Girirajan Santhosh, Elsea Sarah H
Abstract excerpt
The retinoic acid induced 1 gene (RAI1) is the primary causative gene for Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS). Chromosomal deletion encompassing RAI1 or mutation in RAI1 is responsible for the majority of SMS features. Mouse models with targeted disruption of Rai1 have recapitulated overt SMS phenotypes, including craniofacial abnormalities, obesity, and neurobehavioral anomalies. Penetrance and expressivity of most...
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