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Germline mosaicism of PHOX2B mutation accounts for familial recurrence of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS).
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Sept 2012
Rand Casey M, Yu Min, Jennings Lawrence J, Panesar Kelvin, Berry-Kravis Elizabeth M, Zhou Lili, Weese-Mayer Debra E
Abstract excerpt
Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), a rare disorder characterized by alveolar hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation, is caused by mutations in the PHOX2B gene. Most mutations occur de novo, but recent evidence suggests that up to 25% are inherited from asymptomatic parents with somatic mosaicism for these mutations. However, to date, germline mosaicism has not been reported. This report...
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