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Genomic imbalances in patients with a clinical presentation in the spectrum of Cornelia de Lange syndrome.
BMC medical genetics - 3 Apr 2013
Gervasini Cristina, Picinelli Chiara, Azzollini Jacopo, Rusconi Daniela, Masciadri Maura, Cereda Anna, Marzocchi Cinzia, Zampino Giuseppe, Selicorni Angelo, Tenconi Romano, Russo Silvia, Larizza Lidia, Finelli Palma
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder characterised by facial dysmorphism, growth and psychomotor developmental delay and skeletal defects. To date, causative mutations in the NIPBL (cohesin regulator) and SMC1A (cohesin structural subunit) genes account for > 50% and 6% of cases, respectively. METHODS: We recruited 50 patients with a CdLS clinical diagnosis or with...
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