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First description of an unusual novel double mutation in MECP2 co-occurring with the m.827A>G mutation in the MT-RNR1 gene associated with angelman-like syndrome.
International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience - 1 Dec 2019
Kharrat Marwa, Triki Chahnez, Maalej Marwa, Ncir Sihem, Ammar Marwa, Kammoun Fatma, Fakhfakh Faiza
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in Methyl-CpG-Binding protein 2 (MECP2), located on Xq28 and encoding a methyl CpG binding protein, are commonly related to Rett syndrome. However, MECP2 mutations have already been reported in patients with neurodevelopmental abnormalities such as X-linked mental retardation, severe neonatal encephalopathy and Angelman-like syndrome (AS-like). Accordingly, we report the clinical, molecular and...
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