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A novel APC mutation associated with Gardner syndrome in a Chinese family.
Gene - 20 Feb 2024
Zeng Ming, Yao Xinchen, Pan Yuhua, Gu Hongxiang, Xiong Fu, Yin Xuemin, Wu Buling, Chen Ting
Abstract excerpt
Gardner syndrome (GS) is a specific form of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), which manifests as colorectal polyps, multiple osteomas and soft tissue tumors, and in the oral cavity as osteomas of the jaws, odontomas, and abnormal tooth counts. The underlying cause of GS is attributed to mutations in the APC gene. Mutations in this gene disrupt the normal functioning of the protein and lead to the development...
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