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Truncation of the Down syndrome candidate gene DYRK1A in two unrelated patients with microcephaly

Authors :
Moller, Rikke S.
Kubart, Sabine
Hoeltzenbein, Maria
Heye, Babett
Vogel, Ida
Hansen, Christian P.
Menzel, Corinna
Ullmann, Reinhard
Tommerup, Niels
Ropers, Hans-Hilger
Tumer, Zeynep
Kalscheuer, Vera M.
Source :
American Journal of Human Genetics. May, 2008, Vol. 82 Issue 5, p1165, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The truncation of the Down syndrome candidate gene DYRK1A in two unrelated patients with parental onset of microcephaly, feeding problems and febrile epilepsy is examined. The analysis proves that the truncating motions of DYRK1A lead to clinical phenotype including microcephaly.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029297
Volume :
82
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Human Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.179632364