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Founder mutations and genotype-phenotype correlations in Meckel-Gruber syndrome and associated ciliopathies
1 Oct 2012
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BACKGROUND: Meckel-Gruber syndrome (MKS) is an autosomal recessive lethal condition that is a ciliopathy. MKS has marked phenotypic variability and genetic heterogeneity, with mutations in nine genes identified as causative to date. METHODS: Families diagnosed with Meckel-Gruber syndrome were recruited for research studies following informed consent. DNA samples were analyzed by microsatellite genotyping and...
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