Abstract
Using exome sequencing and a variant prioritization strategy that focuses on loss-of-function variants, we identified biallelic, loss-of-function CEP57 mutations as a cause of constitutional mosaic aneuploidies. CEP57 is a centrosomal protein and is involved in nucleating and stabilizing microtubules. Our findings indicate that these and/or additional functions of CEP57 are crucial for maintaining correct chromosomal number during cell division.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 527-9 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Nature Genetics |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |