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Investigating the correlation between genotype and phenotype in Prader-Willi syndrome: a study of 45 cases from Brazil.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 20 Jun 2024
Cintra Hiago Azevedo, Rocha Danielle Nascimento, da Costa Ana Carolina Carioca, Tyszler Latife Salomão, Freitas Silvia, de Araujo Leonardo Abreu, Crozoe Lisanne Incoutto, de Paula Luísa Ribeiro, Correia Patricia Santana, Gomes Leonardo Henrique Ferreira, da Cunha Guida Letícia
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BACKGROUND: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities in the 15q11-q13 region. Understanding the correlation between genotype and phenotype in PWS is crucial for improved genetic counseling and prognosis. In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlation between genotype and phenotype in 45 PWS patients who previously underwent methylation-sensitive high-resolution...
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