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Premature centromere division: A possible manifestation of chromosome instability

Journal Article · · American Journal of Medical Genetics
 [1];  [2]
  1. Univ. Medical School, Pecs (Hungary)
  2. Univ. of Children`s Hospital, Basle (Switzerland)

Retrospective analysis of {open_quotes}routine{close_quotes} chromosome preparations from 2 patients with Fanconi anemia and 2 others with ataxia-teleangiectasia showed increased chromosome breakage and a tendency to premature centromere division (PCD) with special reference to early separation of the large acrocentric (13-15) chromosomes. The findings suggest that PCD may be a manifestation of chromosome instability related to potential malignancy. 28 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
99075
Journal Information:
American Journal of Medical Genetics, Journal Name: American Journal of Medical Genetics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 56; ISSN 0148-7299; ISSN AJMGDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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