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WD repeat-containing protein 34

The WDR34 gene encodes a protein that is involved in various processes of cell regulation. Mutations cause ausotomal recessive Short-rib thoracic dysplasia with or without polydactyly 11.

Genetests:

Clinic Method Carrier testing
Turnaround 5 days
Specimen type genomic DNA
Research Method Genomic sequencing of the entire coding region
Turnaround 25 days
Specimen type genomic DNA

Related Diseases:

Short-rib thoracic dysplasia with or without polydactyly 11
WDR34

References:

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Tüysüz B et al. (2009) Clinical variability of asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy (Jeune) syndrome: Evaluation and classification of 13 patients.

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Schmidts M et al. (2013) Mutations in the gene encoding IFT dynein complex component WDR34 cause Jeune asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy.

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Huber C et al. (2013) WDR34 mutations that cause short-rib polydactyly syndrome type III/severe asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia reveal a role for the NF-κB pathway in cilia.

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Gao D et al. (2009) WDR34 is a novel TAK1-associated suppressor of the IL-1R/TLR3/TLR4-induced NF-kappaB activation pathway.

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NCBI article

NCBI 89891 external link
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OMIM.ORG article

Omim 613363 external link
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Orphanet article

Orphanet ID 371931 external link
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