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Mutations in the polyglutamine binding protein 1 gene cause X-linked mental retardation.
- Source :
- Nature Genetics; Dec2003, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p313-315, 3p, 2 Diagrams
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- We found mutations in the gene PQBP1 in 5 of 29 families with nonsyndromic (MRX) and syndromic (MRXS) forms of X-linked mental retardation (XLMR). Clinical features in affected males include mental retardation, microcephaly, short stature, spastic paraplegia and midline defects. PQBP1 has previously been implicated in the pathogenesis of polyglutamine expansion diseases. Our findings link this gene to XLMR and shed more light on the pathogenesis of this common disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10614036
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Nature Genetics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11806030
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/ng1264