What can we learn from common variants associated with unexpected phenotypes in rare genetic diseases?

Abstract The purpose of this article is to stimulate discussion about whether a phenome-wide association study is a suitable tool for uncovering late-onset risks in patients with monogenic disorders that are not yet fully recognized because the life expectancy of people with such conditions has only...

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Main Author: Jeanette Erdmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-01684-w