Identification of SLC26A4 c.919-2A>G compound heterozygosity in hearing-impaired patients to improve genetic counseling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mutations in the SLC26A4 gene, which encodes the anion transporter, pendrin, are a major cause of autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss (NSHL) in some Asian populations. SLC26A4 c.919-2A>G (IVS7-2A>G) is the most commo...

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Main Authors: Li Qi, Zhu Qing-wen, Yuan Yong-yi, Huang Sha-sha, Han Dong-yi, Huang De-liang, Dai Pu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/225