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Identification of four novel PCDH19 Mutations and prediction of their functional impact.
Annals of human genetics - 1 Nov 2014
Leonardi Emanuela, Sartori Stefano, Vecchi Marilena, Bettella Elisa, Polli Roberta, Palma Luca De, Boniver Clementina, Murgia Alessandra
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The PCDH19 gene encodes protocadherin-19, a transmembrane protein with six cadherin (EC) domains, containing adhesive interfaces likely to be involved in neuronal connection. Over a hundred mostly private mutations have been identified in girls with epilepsy, with or without intellectual disability (ID). Furthermore, transmitting hemizygous males are devoid of seizures or ID, making it difficult to establish the...
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