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Molecular characterization of a deleted X chromosome (Xq13.3-Xq21.31) exhibiting random X inactivation.
Somatic cell and molecular genetics - 1 Mar 1995
Migeon B R, Stetten G, Tuck-Muller C, Axelman J, Jani M, Dungy D
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As a result of selection following random X chromosome inactivation in human females, X chromosomes with visible deletions are usually inactive in every somatic cell. We have studied a female with mental retardation and dysmorphic features whose karyotype includes an X chromosome with a visible interstitial deletion in the proximal long arm. Based on cytogenetic analysis, the proximal breakpoint appeared to be in...
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