Tissue specificity of X-chromosome inactivation patterns.

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Tissue specificity of X-chromosome inactivation patterns.

Blood - 15 May 1994

Gale R E, Wheadon H, Boulos P, Linch D C

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The analysis of X-chromosome inactivation patterns has been used in a number of clinical situations such as the identification of carrier status in X-linked genetic disorders and the establishment of the monoclonal origin of tumors. Interpretation of the result obtained requires comparison with t...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alleles
Dosage Compensation, Genetic
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Muscles
Organ Specificity
Skin
T-Lymphocytes

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