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connexin 26, a connexin subtype encoded on chromosome 13q11-12. Autosomal-recessive mutation of the gene encoding it is the most common cause of congenital nonsyndromic hearing loss. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| After more testing, the cause of Rachel's hearing loss was determined to be due to the 35delG mutation of the Connexin 26 gene. The GJB2 gene that encodes a protein called connexin 26 was demonstrated to be associated with 25% to 50% of the cases of hereditary deafness in Western countries, as well as in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. nbsp;mutations in the gap junction protein connexin 26 gene are responsible for 20% of all childhood hearing loss, with a carrier rate of 0. |
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