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Nov
Potocki-Lupski Syndrome (PTLS)
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Potocki-Lupski Syndrome (PTLS) is a disorder caused by a duplication of the 17p11.2 region of chromosome 17, including the RAI1 (Retinoic acid-induced protein 1) gene. Duplication of the RAI1 gene in particular is thought to be the key contributor to the symptoms of this disorder. These symptoms are vast and... Read More
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Oct
2q23.1 microdeletion – 3 families demonstrate significant variability of symptoms
Tadros S, Wang R, Waters JJ, et al. “Inherited 2q23.1 microdeletions involving the MBD5 locus”. Molecular Genetics and Genomics Medicine 2017, v. 5, 608-613. 2q23.1 microdeletion – or a deletion within the q23.1 region of chromosome 2 – is known to cause a number of symptoms, such as intellectual disability,... Read More
