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CHD7, the gene mutated in CHARGE syndrome, regulates genes involved in neural crest cell guidance.
Human genetics - 1 Aug 2014
Schulz Yvonne, Wehner Peter, Opitz Lennart, Salinas-Riester Gabriela, Bongers Ernie M H F, van Ravenswaaij-Arts Conny M A, Wincent Josephine, Schoumans Jacqueline, Kohlhase Jürgen, Borchers Annette, Pauli Silke
Abstract excerpt
Heterozygous loss of function mutations in CHD7 (chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein 7) lead to CHARGE syndrome, a complex developmental disorder affecting craniofacial structures, cranial nerves and several organ systems. Recently, it was demonstrated that CHD7 is essential for the formation of multipotent migratory neural crest cells, which migrate from the neural tube to many regions of the embryo, where...
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