A novel mutation in the RPS6KA3 gene in a patient with Coffin-Lowry syndrome
Genetic Counseling, vol.22, no.1, pp.21-24, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2011
- Journal Name: Genetic Counseling
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.21-24
- Keywords: Coffin Lowry syndrome, RPS6KA3 gene, New mutation, RSK2, BRAIN, MRI
- Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Coffin-Lowry syndrome is an X-linked disorder characterized by mental retardation, characteristic facial features, skeletal abnormalities, and tapering fingers. Herein we report a novel missense mutation in exon 7 at codon 180 in the RPS6KA3 gene in a boy with Coffin-Lowry syndrome.