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[GJB2 235delC single allelic mutation modulates the phenotype associated with the mitochondrial A1555G mutation].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Apr 2010
Li Qi, Fang Ru-ping, Zhou Hong-gen, Dai Pu, Tian Li, Lin Di, Huang Qun, Song Jian-min
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate a non-syndromic deafness family in which potential interaction between the GJB2 gene and a mitochondrial gene appeared to be the cause of hearing impairment. METHODS: Audiological examination was performed by pure-tone audiometry (PTA). Blood samples from 8 members of the pedigree were obtained. DNA was extracted from the leukocytes. The coding region of the GJB2 gene and mitochondrial...
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