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A 17q12 chromosomal duplication associated with renal disease and esophageal atresia.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Faguer Stanislas, Chassaing Nicolas, Bandin Flavio, Prouheze Cathie, Arveiler Benoît, Rooryck Caroline, Nogier Marie-Béatrice, Chauveau Dominique, Calvas Patrick, Decramer Stéphane
Abstract excerpt
Chromosomal imbalance of the 17q12 region (which includes the HNF1B transcription factor) has recently emerged as a frequent condition. 17q12 deletion was found in patients with various renal abnormalities, diabetes mellitus (MODY type 5), genital tract or liver test abnormalities, while 17q12 duplication was identified in a subset of patients with autism, mental retardation, epilepsy and/or schizophrenia but no...
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