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Genome-wide scanning reveals complex etiology of oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum.
The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine - 1 Dec 2010
Huang Xue-shuang, Li Xin, Tan Can, Xiao Ling, Jiang Hai-ou, Zhang Shu-fang, Wang Dun-mei, Zhang Jian-xiang
Abstract excerpt
Oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum (OAVS) is a common developmental disorder involving first and second pharyngeal arches. Although some family cases and such patients showing chromosomal aberrations suggest that OAVS have a genetic basis, no consistent genetic defects have been recorded at present time. Thus, we conducted genetic studies of a three-generation family with five OAVS patients to identify a causative...
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