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An analysis of exome sequencing for diagnostic testing of the genes associated with muscle disease and spastic paraplegia.
Human mutation - 1 Apr 2012
Dias Cristina, Sincan Murat, Cherukuri Praveen F, Rupps Rosemarie, Huang Yan, Briemberg Hannah, Selby Kathryn, Mullikin James C, Markello Thomas C, Adams David R, Gahl William A, Boerkoel Cornelius F
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In this study, we assess exome sequencing (ES) as a diagnostic alternative for genetically heterogeneous disorders. Because ES readily identified a previously reported homozygous mutation in the CAPN3 gene for an individual with an undiagnosed limb girdle muscular dystrophy, we evaluated ES as a...
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