| Literature DB >> 6586635 |
J Paul, U Froster-Iskenius, W Moje, E Schwinger.
Abstract
The IQ levels of 18 female carriers with the marker X chromosome were evaluated, and cytogenetic studies after BrdU incorporation were performed. A highly significant correlation between mental capacity and replication pattern of the X chromosomes could be demonstrated. Heterozygous females with normal intelligence showed a clear tendency to carry the fragile site at the late replicating X chromosome, while other female carriers with lower intelligence or mental impairment expressed their fragile site mainly with the early replicating X chromosome. This observation could be interpreted as an expression of Lyonisation .Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6586635 DOI: 10.1007/bf00287638
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hum Genet ISSN: 0340-6717 Impact factor: 4.132