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Initial Discovery and Clinical Aspects Molecular/Biochemical Properties and Characteristics of Cri Du Chat-Related Proteins |
What is Cri Du Chat Syndrome? Cri du Chat Syndrome ("Cry of the cat" in French) is a genetic disorder caused by the loss or misplacement of genetic material from the fifth chromosome. It was first identified in 1963 by Professor Lejeune, who also identified the genetic cause of Downs Syndrome. He described the syndrome after the sound that many of the babies and young children make when crying. This cry, along with some of the other notable features, is so characteristic of the syndrome that a doctor can usually identify the condition before a chromosome analysis has taken place. As well as the physical features, Cri du Chat causes a varied level of mental handicap. There are a few children who attend mainstream education, but the majority of the children need more specialised education. The long term outlook for children with Cri du Chat is quite good. (Description taken from http://www.cridchat.u-net.com/)
Initial Discovery and Clinical Aspects Molecular/Biochemical Properties and Characteristics of Cri Du Chat-Related Proteins Links to other Cri Du Chat-Related Websites Links to Cri Du Chat Support Groups
A video of children with Cri Du Chat Syndrome...click here (RealPlayer required) A sound clip of the cat-like cry...click here and click here (taken from http://www.criduchat.asn.au/criduchat/links.htm)
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