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Recurrent 8q13.2-13.3 microdeletions associated with branchio-oto-renal syndrome are mediated by human endogenous retroviral (HERV) sequence blocks.
BMC medical genetics - 19 Aug 2014
Chen Xiaoli, Wang Jun, Mitchell Elyse, Guo Jin, Wang Liwen, Zhang Yu, Hodge Jennelle C, Shen Yiping
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BACKGROUND: Human endogenous retroviral (HERV) sequences are the remnants of ancient retroviral infection and comprise approximately 8% of the human genome. The high abundance and interspersed nature of homologous HERV sequences make them ideal substrates for genomic rearrangements. A role for HERV sequences in mediating human disease-associated rearrangement has been reported but is likely currently...
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