Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification for genetic screening in autism spectrum disorders: Efficient identification of known microduplications and identification of a novel microduplication in <it>ASMT</it>

• Main Authors: Reichert Jennifer G (Author), Nakamine Alisa (Author), Cohen Ninette (Author), Goldsmith Juliet E (Author), Edelmann Lisa (Author), Cai Guiqing (Author), Hoffman Ellen J (Author), Zurawiecki Danielle M (Author), Silverman Jeremy M (Author), Hollander Eric (Author), Soorya Latha (Author), Anagnostou Evdokia (Author), Betancur Catalina (Author), Buxbaum Joseph D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has previously been shown that specific microdeletions and microduplications, many of which also associated with cognitive impairment (CI), can present with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Multiplex ligation-dependent probe ampl...