Advances in Human Genetics Volume 18

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Harris, Harry (Editor), Hirschhorn, Kurt (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1989, 1989
Edition:1st ed. 1989
Series:Advances in Human Genetics
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 The Molecular Basis of HLA—Disease Association
  • Function and Nomenclature
  • Genomic Organization
  • Class II Sequence Polymorphism
  • Structural Consideration
  • HLA and Disease
  • Hybrid Molecules and Transassociation
  • Disease-Associated Class II Sequences
  • Mechanisms of Class II-Mediated Disease Susceptibility
  • References
  • 2 Chromosome Instability Syndromes
  • Clinical Descriptions
  • Cytogenetic Findings
  • Heterogeneity and Complementation
  • Heterozygote Detection
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Molecular Considerations
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 Lacticacidemia: Biochemical, Clinical, and Genetic Considerations
  • The Biochemical Basis of Lacticacidemia
  • Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
  • Respiratory Chain Defects
  • The Genetics of Lacticacidemia
  • References
  • 4 A Comprehensive and Critical Assessment of Overgrowth and Overgrowth Syndromes
  • Infants of Diabetic Mothers
  • Infant Giants
  • Beckwith—Wiedemann Syndrome
  • Hemihyperplasia (Hemihypertrophy)
  • Sotos Syndrome
  • Nevo Syndrome
  • Bannayan—Riley—Ruvalcaba Syndrome
  • Weaver Syndrome
  • Marshall—Smith Syndrome
  • Elejalde Syndrome
  • Simpson—Golabi—Behmel Syndrome
  • Proteus Syndrome
  • Miscellaneous Conditions with Overgrowth
  • References
  • 5 Genetics of Growth Hormone and Its Disorders
  • Human Growth Hormone and Related Hormones
  • Human Growth Hormone Gene Cluster
  • Genetic Disorders of hGH and hCSH Synthesis or Action
  • Recombinant hGH
  • Future Studies on hGH and Related Genes
  • References
  • Addenda