A NOVEL INSERTION MUTATION IN THE CARTILAGE-DERIVED MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN-1 (CDMP1) GENE UNDERLIES GREBE-TYPE CHONDRODYSPLASIA IN A CONSANGUINEOUS PAKISTANI FAMILY

A novel insertion mutation in the cartilage-derived morphogenetic protein-1 (CDMP1) gene underlies Grebe-type chondrodysplasia in a consanguineous Pakistani family

Abstract Background Grebe-type chondrodysplasia (GCD) is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by severe acromesomelic limb shortness with Floor Lamp non-functional knob like fingers resembling toes.Mutations in the cartilage-derived morphogenetic protein 1 (CDMP1) gene cause Grebe-type chondrodysplasia.Methods Genotyping of six members

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Postulating a positive predictive value for HIV, HBV, and HCV screening tests using electrochemiluminescent assay by comparing with ID-NAT results

Background: In India, blood units reactive by the initial screening assays are discarded.A significant number of these are falsely positive, leading to wastage of precious blood.Also of importance is the dilemma created when it comes to donor disclosure.Hence, it is important to evaluate the positive predictive value (PPV) of the initial screening

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