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A rare novel mutation in TECTA causes autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss in a Mongolian family.
BMC medical genetics - 19 Mar 2014
Bai Haihua, Yang Xukui, Temuribagen, Guilan, Suyalatu, Narisu, Wu Huiguang, Chen Yujie, Liu Yangjian, Wu Qizhu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The genetic basis of autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss is complex. Genetic factors are responsible for approximately 50% of cases with congenital hearing loss. However, no previous studies have documented the clinical phenotype and genetic basis of autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss in Mongolians. METHODS: In this study, we performed exon capture sequencing of a Mongolian family...
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