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Identification of a Novel FGFR2 Gene Mutation (c.514_515delinsCT, p.Ala172Leu) in a Chinese Neonate With Apert Syndrome: A Case Report.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Nov 2025
Pan Dongxue, Yang Xiufang
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Apert syndrome (AS) is a rare autosomal dominant congenital disorder characterized by craniosynostosis, midfacial hypoplasia, and syndactyly. Most cases are caused by mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) gene, primarily S252W and P253R mutations, more than 98% resulting from de novo mutations. The FGFR2 gene encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase protein, which is essential for embryonic...
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