8p23.1 duplication syndrome differentiated from copy number variation of the defensin cluster at prenatal diagnosis in four new families

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The 8p23.1 duplication syndrome and copy number variation of the 8p23.1 defensin gene cluster are cytogenetically indistinguishable but distinct at the molecular level. To our knowledge, the 8p23.1 duplication syndrome has been descr...

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Main Authors: Alves Claudia, Liehr Thomas, Dermitzel Anette, Morlot Susanne, Robinson Denise, Curtis Merryl, Bunyan Dave, Barber John CK, Trindade Joana, Paramos Ana I, Cooper Clare, Ocraft Kevin, Taylor Emma-Jane, Maloney Viv K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Molecular Cytogenetics
Online Access:http://www.molecularcytogenetics.org/content/3/1/3