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X-exome sequencing in Finnish families with intellectual disability--four novel mutations and two novel syndromic phenotypes.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 11 Apr 2014
Philips Anju K, Sirén Auli, Avela Kristiina, Somer Mirja, Peippo Maarit, Ahvenainen Minna, Doagu Fatma, Arvio Maria, Kääriäinen Helena, Van Esch Hilde, Froyen Guy, Haas Stefan A, Hu Hao, Kalscheuer Vera M, Järvelä Irma
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BACKGROUND: X-linked intellectual disability (XLID) is a group of genetically heterogeneous disorders characterized by substantial impairment in cognitive abilities, social and behavioral adaptive skills. Next generation sequencing technologies have become a powerful approach for identifying molecular gene mutations relevant for diagnosis. METHODS & OBJECTIVES: Enrichment of X-chromosome specific exons and...
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