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ALX4 dysfunction disrupts craniofacial and epidermal development.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Nov 2009
Kayserili Hulya, Uz Elif, Niessen Carien, Vargel Ibrahim, Alanay Yasemin, Tuncbilek Gokhan, Yigit Gokhan, Uyguner Oya, Candan Sukru, Okur Hamza, Kaygin Serkan, Balci Sevim, Mavili Emin, Alikasifoglu Mehmet, Haase Ingo, Wollnik Bernd, Akarsu Nurten Ayse
Abstract excerpt
Genetic control of craniofacial morphogenesis requires a complex interaction of numerous genes encoding factors essential for patterning and differentiation. We present two Turkish families with a new autosomal recessive frontofacial dysostosis syndrome characterized by total alopecia, a large skull defect, coronal craniosynostosis, hypertelorism, severely depressed nasal bridge and ridge, bifid nasal tip,...
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