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Novel missense mutation in the EDA gene in a family affected by oligodontia.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie - 1 Jan 2016
Ruiz-Heiland Gisela, Jabir Sarah, Wende Wolfgang, Blecher Sonja, Bock Niko, Ruf Sabine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the EDA-EDAR-EDARADD genes and more recently, mutations in the WNT10A gene have been described as the cause of syndromic and nonsyndromic tooth agenesis concomitant with diverse abnormalities of ectodermally derived tissues. AIM: In the present investigation, two brothers presenting severe tooth agenesis (oligodontia) concomitant with subtle signs of ectodermal dysplasia (ED) symptoms, as...
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