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The missing puzzle piece: splicing mutations.
International journal of clinical and experimental pathology - 1 Jan 2013
Lewandowska Marzena A
Abstract excerpt
Proper gene splicing is highly dependent on the correct recognition of exons. Among the elements allowing this process are the "cis" (conserved sequences) and "trans" (snRNP, splicing factors) elements. Splicing mutations are related with a number of genetic disorders and usually induce exon skipping, form new exon/intron boundaries or activate new cryptic exons as a result of alterations at donor/acceptor sites....
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