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BBS10 mutations are common in 'Meckel'-type cystic kidneys.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Dec 2010
Putoux Audrey, Mougou-Zerelli Soumaya, Thomas Sophie, Elkhartoufi Nadia, Audollent Sophie, Le Merrer Martine, Lachmeijer Augusta, Sigaudy Sabine, Buenerd Annie, Fernandez Carla, Delezoide Anne-Lise, Gubler Marie-Claire, Salomon Rémi, Saad Ali, Cordier Marie-Pierre, Vekemans Michel, Bouvier Raymonde, Attie-Bitach Tania
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a genetically heterogeneous, multisystemic disorder characterised by progressive retinal dystrophy, obesity, hypogenitalism, learning difficulties, renal abnormalities and postaxial polydactyly, with only the last two antenatally observable. BBS is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder, and 14 genes have been identified to date (BBS1-BBS14). In addition, a complex...
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