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Mapping of Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome to Xq25-q27.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Jan 1994
Xuan J Y, Besner A, Ireland M, Hughes-Benzie R M, MacKenzie A E
Abstract excerpt
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS) is an X-linked gigantism syndrome characterized primarily by a coarse facies and somatic overgrowth which we have observed to be associated with an increased risk for embryonal tumors. Genetic linkage analysis for two SGBS kindreds in which X linked dominant inheritance was observed has been conducted for the X chromosome. The closest linkage to SGBS was observed for the Xq26...
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