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Mutations in Either TUBB or MAPRE2 Cause Circumferential Skin Creases Kunze Type.
American journal of human genetics - 3 Dec 2015
Isrie Mala, Breuss Martin, Tian Guoling, Hansen Andi Harley, Cristofoli Francesca, Morandell Jasmin, Kupchinsky Zachari A, Sifrim Alejandro, Rodriguez-Rodriguez Celia Maria, Dapena Elena Porta, Doonanco Kurston, Leonard Norma, Tinsa Faten, Moortgat Stéphanie, Ulucan Hakan, Koparir Erkan, Karaca Ender, Katsanis Nicholas, Marton Valeria, Vermeesch Joris Robert, Davis Erica E, Cowan Nicholas J, Keays David Anthony, Van Esch Hilde
Abstract excerpt
Circumferential skin creases Kunze type (CSC-KT) is a specific congenital entity with an unknown genetic cause. The disease phenotype comprises characteristic circumferential skin creases accompanied by intellectual disability, a cleft palate, short stature, and dysmorphic features. Here, we report that mutations in either MAPRE2 or TUBB underlie the genetic origin of this syndrome. MAPRE2 encodes a member of the...
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