PLAGL1 epimutation and bladder exstrophy: Coincidence or concurrent etiology?

ConclusionConsidering that it is highly unlikely to detect a PLAGL1 epimutation among 23 individuals given the low incidence of this alteration in the population, our observations further support a link between BEEC and imprinting disorders. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - May 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Julia Kolarova, Susanne Bens, Ole Ammerpohl, Alina C. Hilger, Rong Zhang, Heiko Reutter, Reiner Siebert Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research