| Literature DB >> 15193164 |
Hanan A Hamamy1, Heitham K Ajlouni, Kamel M Ajlouni.
Abstract
Thirteen sets of monozygotic (MZ) twins from an extended multi-generation family are reported. Zygosity was determined by interviewing families for overall physical similarity and by assessment of facial photographs. A hypothetical gene was traced back five generations to a common grandfather. Familial monozygotic twinning in this pedigree is compatible with autosomal dominant inheritance with reduced penetrance. Other plausible mechanisms of inheritance are discussed.Mesh：
Year: 2004 PMID： 15193164 DOI： 10.1375/136905204774200479
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Twin Res ISSN： 1369-0523