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Genetic counseling and testing for FMR1 gene mutations: practice guidelines of the national society of genetic counselors.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Dec 2012
Finucane Brenda, Abrams Liane, Cronister Amy, Archibald Alison D, Bennett Robin L, McConkie-Rosell Allyn
Abstract excerpt
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is one of several clinical disorders associated with mutations in the X-linked Fragile X Mental Retardation-1 (FMR1) gene. With evolving knowledge about the phenotypic consequences of FMR1 transcription and translation, sharp clinical distinctions between pre- and full mutations have become more fluid. The complexity of the issues surrounding genetic testing and management of...
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