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Mutational spectrum of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome.
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics - 15 Nov 2012
Waterham Hans R, Hennekam Raoul C M
Abstract excerpt
Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS; OMIM #270400) is an autosomal recessive malformation syndrome characterized by a large spectrum of morphogenic and congenital anomalies. SLOS is caused by mutations in the DHCR7 gene, which encodes 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the final step in cholesterol biosynthesis. We report on 154 currently known mutations in DHCR7 identified in patients...
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