Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4168981 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Down syndrome is a leading genetic cause of mental retardation. Here, we show high fractal dimensions and Lempel-Ziv complexity and lower minimum path fractal dimension (P ≤ .0006) for the oral vascular networks of patients (n = 14) and their unaffected parents. This newly recognized sign may provide a useful phenotypical marker for identifying couples potentially at risk for offspring with Down syndrome.
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Authors
Giuseppe Latini, Giorgio Bianciardi, Stefano Parrini, Ricardo N. Laurini, Claudio De Felice,