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Whole exome sequencing identifies a splicing mutation in NSUN2 as a cause of a Dubowitz-like syndrome.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jun 2012
Martinez Fernando Jose, Lee Jeong Ho, Lee Ji Eun, Blanco Sandra, Nickerson Elizabeth, Gabriel Stacey, Frye Michaela, Al-Gazali Lihadh, Gleeson Joseph G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Dubowitz syndrome (DS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the constellation of mild microcephaly, growth and mental retardation, eczema and peculiar facies. Over 140 cases have been reported, but the genetic basis is not understood. METHODS: We enrolled a multiplex consanguineous family from the United Arab Emirates with many of the key clinical features of DS as reported in previous...
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