Progress in molecular diagnosis of fragile X syndrome].

Department of Clinical Genetics and Experimental Medicine, Fuzhou General Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian 350025, P. R. China.

Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics 2012 Jun

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Fragile X mental retardation 1 is the gene underlying fragile X syndrome (FXS). Its product, fragile X mental retardation protein, is closely involved with development of brain and neurons. PCR and Southern blotting have been the major methods for laboratory diagnosis of FXS. In this article, the progress in the molecular diagnosis of FXS is reviewed.

Citation

Xiao-yan Guo, Juan Liao, Feng-hua Lan. Progress in molecular diagnosis of fragile X syndrome]. Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics. 2012 Jun;29(3):296-9