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Replication pattern in XXY cells with fra(X)

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Clinical and cytogenetic aspects, including replication studies, of a Klinefelter's patient with fra(X) are reported. In the majority of metaphases the fragile site was observed at the early replicating X chromosome.

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  1. Institut für Humangenetik, Medizinische Hochschule Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, D-2400, Lübeck, Federal Republic of Germany

    Ursula Froster-Iskenius, E. Schwinger & Maria Weigert

  2. Abteilung Humangenetik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, D-3000, Hannover, Federal Republic of Germany

    Christa Fonatsch

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  1. Ursula Froster-Iskenius
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Froster-Iskenius, U., Schwinger, E., Weigert, M. et al. Replication pattern in XXY cells with fra(X). Hum Genet 60, 278–280 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00303019

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