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. 1996 Jan;58(1):237–239.

Reverse mutation in fragile X syndrome.

G Antiñolo, S Borrego, J C Cabeza, R Sánchez, J Sánchez, B Sánchez
PMCID: PMC1914937  PMID: 8554061

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