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Human RAD50 deficiency in a Nijmegen breakage syndrome-like disorder.
American journal of human genetics - 1 May 2009
Waltes Regina, Kalb Reinhard, Gatei Magtouf, Kijas Amanda W, Stumm Markus, Sobeck Alexandra, Wieland Britta, Varon Raymonda, Lerenthal Yaniv, Lavin Martin F, Schindler Detlev, Dörk Thilo
Abstract excerpt
The MRE11/RAD50/NBN (MRN) complex plays a key role in recognizing and signaling DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). Hypomorphic mutations in NBN (previously known as NBS1) and MRE11A give rise to the autosomal-recessive diseases Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) and ataxia-telangiectasia-like disorder (ATLD), respectively. To date, no disease due to RAD50 deficiency has been described. Here, we report on a patient...
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