Gene Conversion in Human Genetic Disease

Gene conversion is a specific type of homologous recombination that involves the unidirectional transfer of genetic material from a ‘donor’ sequence to a highly homologous ‘acceptor’. We have recently reviewed the molecular mechanisms underlying gene conversion, explored the key part that this proce...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jian-Min Chen, David N. Cooper, Claude Férec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-12-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/1/3/550/