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A mouse model of the aniridia-Wilms tumor deletion syndrome.

Authors :
Glaser, T.
Lanese, J.
Source :
Science. 11/9/1990, Vol. 250 Issue 4982, p823. 5p. 7 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Describes research in which the homologous chromosomal region in the mouse genome was mapped and an animal model was defined in order to study the WAGR syndrome in humans, which consists of aniridia, Wilms tumor, genitourinary formations and mental retardation. Localization of nine evolutionarily conserved DNA clones; Deletion of three clones related to aniridia and Wilms tumor susceptibility; Possible role of AN2 gene product.

Subjects

Subjects :
*CANCER research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
250
Issue :
4982
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9012100361
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.2173141