Rare 19q13.42 duplication encompassing PRKCG associated with neurodevelopmental abnormalities

Jiasun Su1, Lin Yang2, Huiping Li3

  • 1Division of Neonatology and Center for Newborn Care, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

Summary

Rare 19q13.42 duplications are linked to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). This study identifies PRKCG as a candidate gene for NDDs associated with these duplications, suggesting a genotype-phenotype framework.

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