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Genomic Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) was extracted from peripheral blood samples, and the c.35delG mutation was detected via PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing. Demographic and clinical data, including age at diagnosis, sex, and family history, were systematically collected.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The c.35delG mutation contributed to 18% of (NSHL) cases in this cohort, with homozygosity being the most frequent genotype. The mutation was especially prevalent in patients from consanguineous families. Clinically, hearing loss was early\u2010onset, bilateral, and mostly profound, demonstrating a strong genotype\u2010phenotype correlation. The observed frequency aligns with regional data from other North African populations, reflecting a shared genetic background.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The c.35delG mutation is a major cause of (NSHL) in Morocco, though slightly less frequent than reported in previous national studies. These findings support incorporating\n                      <jats:italic>GJB2<\/jats:italic>\n                      genetic screening into early diagnostics, genetic counseling, and targeted prevention programs, particularly in populations with high consanguinity rates.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/oto2.70276","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,29]],"date-time":"2026-06-29T15:31:50Z","timestamp":1782747110000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comprehensive Analysis and Genetic Insights Into GJB2 c.35delG Mutation\u2010Associated Non\u2010Syndromic Hearing Loss in Morocco"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"10","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0004-4880-0143","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"El Mostafa","family":"Salman","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Research Center for Childhood, Health and Sustainable 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