Cytogenetic and Molecular Investigation in Children with Possible Fragile X Syndrome

Cytogenetic and Molecular Investigation in Children with Possible Fragile X Syndrome

Objective: Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common cause of inherited mental retardation and is due to a mutation in the X-linked FMR1 gene. Molecular genetic testing and chromosome analysis are indicated for this disorder. In this context, we tried to determine the frequency of the FXS, and oth...

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Main Authors: Onur Ozer, Osman Demirhan, Erdal Tunc, Huseyin Bagci, Dilara Karahan, Nilgun Tanriverdi, Bertan Yilmaz, Ali Irfan Guzel, Ibrahim Keser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2012-04-01
Series:Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Subjects:
Fragile X syndrome
FMR1 gene
cytogenetic and molecular screenings
Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=20385

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