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Strong linkage disequilibrium between the XY274 polymorphism and the pseudoautosomal boundary.
American journal of human genetics - 1 May 1990
Ellis N, Kidd J, Goodfellow P J, Kidd K, Goodfellow P N
Abstract excerpt
The pseudoautosomal boundary is defined by an Alu repeat element on the Y chromosome. The Alu element is found on all Y chromosomes and on no X chromosomes, establishing it as part of Y-specific sequences. Distal to the Alu element, sequences from the X and Y are strictly homologous, suggesting that the boundary is formed by an abrupt break in sequence homology. Further investigation of the function of the...
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