Genomic Imprinting and Uniparental Disomy in Medicine

<b>Eric Engel</b> and <b>Stylianos Antonarakis</b> have written the most authoritative and vital reference on molecular and clinical aspects of uniparental disomy (UPD) and genomic imprinting to date. <i>Genomic Imprinting and Uniparental Disomy in Medicine</i> features comprehensive overviews of a multitude of genetic disorders linked to UPD, with a strong emphasis on clinical consequences. This book will provide readers with the tools necessary to identify and treat diseases associated with nontraditional chromosomal inheritance.<br /><br /><i>Genomic Imprinting and Uniparental Disomy in Medicine</i> features handy tables summarizing clinical phenotypes and chromosomal involvement in UPD, as well as clear illustrations on imprinting mechanisms and diagnostic testing. This authoritative, completely up-to-date practical reference will be useful for any clinical geneticist, genetic counselor, physician, or researcher encountering patients with such disorders or studying complex disease mechanisms.