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De novo MECP2 disomy in a Mexican male carrying a supernumerary marker chromosome and no typical Lubs syndrome features.
Gene - 25 Jul 2013
Neira Vivian Alejandra, Romero-Espinoza Pavel, Rojas-Martínez Augusto, Ortiz-López Rocío, Córdova-Fletes Carlos, Plaja Alberto, Barros-Núñez Patricio
Abstract excerpt
Xq28 duplication, including the MECP2 gene, is among the most frequently identified Xq subtelomeric rearrangements. The resulting clinical phenotype is named Lubs syndrome and mainly consists of intellectual disability, congenital hypotonia, absent speech, recurrent infections, and seizures. Here we report a Mexican male patient carrying a supernumerary marker chromosome with de novo Xq28 gain. By MLPA,...
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