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A novel, complex RUNX2 gene mutation causes cleidocranial dysplasia.
BMC medical genetics - 7 Feb 2017
Xu Wen'an, Chen Qiuyue, Liu Cuixian, Chen Jiajing, Xiong Fu, Wu Buling
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Haploinsufficiency of the runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) gene is known to cause cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD). Here, we investigated a complex, heterozygous RUNX2 gene mutation in a Chinese family with CCD and the pathogenesis associated with the variations. METHODS: Genomic DNA extracted from peripheral venous blood was taken from the proband, her parents and 3 siblings, and 150 normal...
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