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Deletion Xq27.3q28 in female patient with global developmental delays and skewed X-inactivation.
BMC medical genetics - 1 May 2013
Marshall Lauren S, Simon Julie, Wood Tim, Peng Mei, Owen Renius, Feldman Gary S, Zaragoza Michael V
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BACKGROUND: Global developmental delay and mental retardation are associated with X-linked disorders including Hunter syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type II) and Fragile X syndrome (FXS). Single nucleotide mutations in the iduronate 2-sulfatase (IDS) gene at Xq28 most commonly cause Hunter syndrome while a CGG expansion in the FMR1 gene at Xq27.3 is associated with Fragile X syndrome. Gene deletions of the...
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