Original Article

Long Y-Chromosome Associated With Enlarged Satellites on a D-Chromosome

Authors: ANIL K. SINHA Ph.D., RAFAEL L. BEJAR M.D.

Abstract

Chromosome analysis of peripheral blood leukocytes from a mentally retarded boy revealed the presence of elongated Y-chromosome and a D-chromosome bearing large satellites. The possible roles of aberrations of the Y-chromosome and the presence of satellites in mental retardation and other developmental disorders are discussed.

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