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Identification of a novel mutation in a Chinese family with Nance-Horan syndrome by whole exome sequencing.
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B - 1 Aug 2014
Hong Nan, Chen Yan-hua, Xie Chen, Xu Bai-sheng, Huang Hui, Li Xin, Yang Yue-qing, Huang Ying-ping, Deng Jian-lian, Qi Ming, Gu Yang-shun
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Nance-Horan syndrome (NHS) is a rare X-linked disorder characterized by congenital nuclear cataracts, dental anomalies, and craniofacial dysmorphisms. Mental retardation was present in about 30% of the reported cases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the genetic and clinical features of NHS in a Chinese family. METHODS: Whole exome sequencing analysis was performed on DNA from an affected...
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