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A deletion of 1.6 Kb proximal to the CGG repeat of the FMR1 gene causes fragile X-like psychological features.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 1994
Wiegers A M, Curfs L M, Meijer H, Oostra B, Fryns J P
Abstract excerpt
In this report we present the results of psychological investigations in a family in which 11 individuals, 7 females and 4 males, have a deletion of 1.6 Kb proximal to the CGG repeat of the FMR1. All 4 males with the deletion and 2 of the female carriers show characteristics of the fragile X clinical and behavioural phenotype. The findings in the present family illustrate that the typical characteristics of the...
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