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Modeling methylation and IQ scores in fragile X females and mosaic males.
American journal of medical genetics - 15 Jul 1994
Kolehmainen K, Karant Y
Abstract excerpt
Both fragile X females and mosaic males carry a methylated FMR1 allele in some cells and an unmethylated allele in other cells. Due to FMR1 protein produced in cells with an unmethylated allele, these individuals are expected to display a less severe cognitive phenotype than non-mosaic affected males. A larger range in cognitive abilities is expected for these individuals due to individual variation in...
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