A novel RUNX2 missense mutation predicted to disrupt DNA binding causes cleidocranial dysplasia in a large Chinese family with hyperplastic nails

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a dominantly inherited disease characterized by hypoplastic or absent clavicles, large fontanels, dental dysplasia, and delayed skeletal development. The purpose of this study is to investigate the ge...

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Main Authors: Wang Xiaoqin, Jiang Yusheng, Yang Xuemei, Du Jicheng, Xu Xueqin, Xu Qiyu, Tang Shaohua, Speck Nancy, Huang Taosheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/8/82