Satellite DNA and disease--possible mechanisms. Minisatellite instability

Patkin, E.L.; Gaĭtskhoki, V.S.

Genetika 36(9): 1189-1194

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0016-6758
PMID: 11042804
Document Number: 523182
The main possible molecular mechanisms of minisatellite DNA instability are reviewed and compared with those of the trinucleotide repeat instability. Evidence indicating that some human diseases are associated with minisatellite DNA instability is presented including data on minisatellite DNA expansion.

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