Mapping of the congenital generalized hypertrichosis locus to chromosome Xq24-q27.1.

doi:10.1038/ng0695-202

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Mapping of the congenital generalized hypertrichosis locus to chromosome Xq24-q27.1.

Nature genetics - 1 Jun 1995

Figuera L E, Pandolfo M, Dunne P W, Cantú J M, Patel P I

Abstract excerpt

Congenital generalized hypertrichosis (CGH) is a rare, fully penetrant X-linked dominant trait previously described in a single, multigenerational Mexican family. CGH is a visually striking phenotype characterized by excessive facial and upper torso hair in males and by less severe asymmetric hai...

Topics

Child
Chromosome Mapping
Female
Genes, Dominant
Genetic Linkage
Genotype
Humans
Hypertrichosis
Male
Pedigree
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
X Chromosome

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