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Mice genetically engineered to mimic human DiGeorge syndrome provide clues to the genetic basis of this chromosomal deletion syndrome and question UFD1L as the sole candidate gene.
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Schinke, M., Izumo, S. Getting to the heart of DiGeorge syndrome. Nat Med 5, 1120–1121 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/13438
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