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Uniparental disomy (UPD). Genomic imprinting and a case for new genetics (prenatal and clinical implications: the "Likon" concept).
Annales de genetique - 1 Jan 1997
Engel E
Abstract excerpt
Uniparental disomy (UPD) is often the result of an aneuploid event masquerading under the features of diploidy. As such, it may never be recognized, being at 2 opposite phenotypic poles, harmless to the bearer, or, if harmful, eventually responsible for uncharacteristic although perhaps serious conditions. UPD can also be associated with problems such as recessiveness or mosaicism. This article considers the...
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