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Clinical spectrum of LIG4 deficiency is broadened with severe dysmaturity, primordial dwarfism, and neurological abnormalities.
Human mutation - 1 Dec 2013
IJspeert Hanna, Warris Adilia, van der Flier Michiel, Reisli Ismail, Keles Sevgi, Chishimba Sandra, van Dongen Jacques J M, van Gent Dik C, van der Burg Mirjam
Abstract excerpt
DNA double-strand break repair via non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) is involved in recombination of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor genes. Mutations in NHEJ components result in syndromes that are characterized by microcephaly and immunodeficiency. We present a patient with lymphopenia, extreme radiosensitivity, severe dysmaturity, corpus callosum agenesis, polysyndactily, dysmorphic appearance, and erythema,...
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