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A novel mutation within the MIR96 gene causes non-syndromic inherited hearing loss in an Italian family by altering pre-miRNA processing.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Feb 2012
Soldà Giulia, Robusto Michela, Primignani Paola, Castorina Pierangela, Benzoni Elena, Cesarani Antonio, Ambrosetti Umberto, Asselta Rosanna, Duga Stefano
Abstract excerpt
The miR-96, miR-182 and miR-183 microRNA (miRNA) family is essential for differentiation and function of the vertebrate inner ear. Recently, point mutations within the seed region of miR-96 were reported in two Spanish families with autosomal dominant non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss (NSHL) and in a mouse model of NSHL. We screened 882 NSHL patients and 836 normal-hearing Italian controls and identified...
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