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Title Inborn errors of development : the molecular basis of clinical disorders of morphogenesis / edited by Charles J. Epstein, Robert P. Erickson, Anthony Wynshaw-Boris.

Publication Info. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.

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Description 1 online resource (xxiv, 1082 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Oxford monographs on medical genetics ; no. 49
Oxford monographs on medical genetics ; no. 49.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Disorders that affect tissue differentiation, organogenesis, and morphogenesis constitute a significant proportion of human hereditary diseases. Until very recently, however, their genetic causes and pathogenesis have been unknown. Now, with the elucidation of the molecular pathways that govern developmental processes and with advances in gene identification, the genetic bases of an increasing number of human disorders of development are being discovered and the links between genotype and phenotype established. This extraordinary volume is the first to present in-depth analyses of the human syndromes of abnormal morphogenesis for which the responsible genes have been identified. Following a series of introductory chapters on the general principles of developmental biology, developmental genetics, and the development of individual tissues or organ systems, more than one hundred clinical genetic disorders are considered. The clinical chapters are organized into sections by defined developmental pathways or gene families, and each section is preceded by a general overview.; For each disorder the authors cover the disease-causing genes, the role of these genes in development as elucidated in model organisms, the human mutations that have been identified, and the developmental pathogenesis of the condition. Clinical descriptions, along with discussions of therapy and counselling, are provided. This book will be an invaluable resource for physicians, dentists, and other health professionals and for basic scientists interested in developmental processes and genetic perturbations that affect them. It is authoritative, clearly written, consistently organized, and attractively illustrated in colour.
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Subject Genetic disorders.
Genetic disorders.
Developmental disabilities -- Genetic aspects.
Developmental disabilities -- Genetic aspects.
Developmental disabilities.
Genetic disorders in children.
Genetic disorders in children.
Developmental genetics.
Developmental genetics.
Abnormalities -- genetics.
Genetic Diseases, Inborn -- genetics.
Human Development.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Epstein, Charles J.
Erickson, Robert P., 1939-
Wynshaw-Boris, Anthony Joseph.
Other Form: Print version: Inborn errors of development. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004 019514502X (DLC) 2003048693 (OCoLC)52030626
ISBN 1423775651 (electronic book)
9781423775652 (electronic book)
1280835419
9781280835414