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Extended runs of homozygosity at 17q11.2: an association with type-2 NF1 deletions?
Human mutation - 1 Mar 2010
Roehl Angelika C, Cooper David N, Kluwe Lan, Helbrich Andreas, Wimmer Katharina, Högel Josef, Mautner Victor-Felix, Kehrer-Sawatzki Hildegard
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Large deletions in the NF1 gene region at 17q11.2 are caused by nonallelic homologous recombination (NAHR). The recurrent type-2 NF1 deletions span 1.2 Mb, with breakpoints in the SUZ12 gene and SUZ12P. Type-2 NF1 deletions occur preferentially during mitosis and are associated with somatic mosai...
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