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What are some examples of conditions caused by somatic mutation?
Posted February 1, 2024
Cellular Structures and OrganellesDNA and RNA QuantitationNucleic AcidsNucleusPhysiological Probes
Answer

Common examples of conditions or disorders caused by somatic mutation include but are not limited to: 

  • McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS)
  • Sturge-Weber syndrome
  • Lung cancer
  • Skin cancer
  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
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