De-novo mutation in hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type I

J E Hoogendijk, G W Hensels, A A Gabreëls-Festen, F J Gabreëls, E A Janssen, P de Jonghe, J J Martin, C van Broeckhoven, L J Valentijn, F Baas

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Abstract

Isolated cases of hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type I (HMSN I, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1) have been thought to be most frequently autosomal recessive. We have found that a recently discovered duplication in chromosome 17, responsible for most cases of autosomal dominant HMSN I, is present as a de-novo mutation in 9 out of 10 sporadic patients. This finding has important implications for genetic counselling of isolated patients with HMSN I.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1081-2
Number of pages2
JournalThe Lancet
Volume339
Issue number8801
Publication statusPublished - 1992

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
  • Child
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Chromosome Disorders
  • Chromosomes, Human, 16-18
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multigene Family
  • Mutation
  • Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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