Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS, RSH/SLO syndrome, MIM 270400) is an autosomal recessive multiple malformation/mental retardation syndrome initially described by Smith et al. [1964] that is due to a defect in cholesterol biosynthesis. The behavioral phenotype of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome demonstra
Cognitive and behavioral aspects of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
β Scribed by Diaz-Stransky, Andrea; Tierney, Elaine
- Book ID
- 118751251
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 152 KB
- Volume
- 160C
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1552-4868
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Smith-Lemli-Opitz (SLO or RSH) syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies, mental retardation, and defective growth; it results from an inherited defect in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Patients have elevated plasma concentrations of 7-dehydrocholesterol, the immediate biosyntheti