Abstract
The human chromosome 22q11.2 region is associated with large blocks of highly homologous low copy repeats interspersed in the region, leading to meiotic chromosome rearrangements. The molecular mechanism for this is by nonallelic homologous recombination resulting in the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, previously described clinically as DiGeorge syndrome or velocardiofacial syndrome, among other conditions described in Chapter 1. In this chapter, we will focus on understanding the overall genomic architecture of the 22q11.2 region and key genes located within the interval and how additional genes elsewhere in the genome can contribute to their varied phenotypic expression.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome |
Subtitle of host publication | A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 34-52 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128160473 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128160480 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- 22q11.2
- CRKL
- Cytogenetics
- Deletion size
- Genetic modifiers
- LCR22
- Low copy repeats
- Mouse models
- Nonallelic homologous recombination
- TBX1
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)