The role of molecular genetics in screening for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.
The gene causing MEN 1 has been localized to chromosome 11, band 11q13, by tumor deletion mapping studies and by family linkage studies. Molecular genetic markers flanking the MEN 1 gene have been defined, and they are of use in identifying disease gene carriers in a family. These individuals, who a...
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Language: | English |
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1994
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