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Title: Molecular diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome: Comparison of cytogenetic and molecular genetic data including parent of origin dependent methylation DNA patterns

Journal Article · · American Journal of Medical Genetics
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  1. Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center, Nashville, TN (United States)

This letter to the editor discusses a recent study concerning the parent-of-origin methylation site at D15S63 and its application in molecular diagnostics confirming Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). It concludes that more research is needed to clear up questions which remain regarding the causation of PWS. 20 refs., 1 tab.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
447693
Journal Information:
American Journal of Medical Genetics, Vol. 61, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: 11 Jan 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English