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Chromosome 15q11-q13 Duplication Syndrome: A Review of the Literature and 14 New Cases.
Genes - 8 Oct 2024
Bisba Maria, Malamaki Christina, Constantoulakis Pantelis, Vittas Spiros
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The 15q11.2q13 chromosomal region is particularly susceptible to chromosomal rearrangements due to low-copy repeats (LCRs) located inside this area. Specific breakpoints (BP1-BP5) that lead to deletions and duplications of variable size have been identified. Additionally, this specific region contains several imprinted genes, giving rise to complex syndromes (Prader-Willi, Angelman and 15q11-q13 duplication...
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