A novel MSX1 mutation in hypodontia

MSX1 mutations have been reported in four unrelated families with autosomal dominant tooth agenesis. In one family, some individuals also had cleft lip and/or palate. We have identified a novel MSX1 mutation (559 C --> T, resulting in G1n187Stop) in three individuals of one family. (C) 2004 Wiley-Liss, Inc.