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Expression and genetic variability of PCDH11Y, a gene specific to Homo sapiens and candidate for susceptibility to psychiatric disorders.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jan 2006
Durand Christelle M, Kappeler Caroline, Betancur Catalina, Delorme Richard, Quach Hélène, Goubran-Botros Hany, Melke Jonas, Nygren Gudrun, Chabane Nadia, Bellivier Franck, Szoke Andrei, Schurhoff Franck, Rastam Maria, Anckarsäter Henrik, Gillberg Christopher, Leboyer Marion, Bourgeron Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Synaptogenesis, the formation of functional synapses, is a crucial step for the development of the central nervous system. Among the genes involved in this process are cell adhesion molecules, such as protocadherins and neuroligins, which are essential factors for the identification of the appropriate partner cell and the formation of synapses. In this work, we studied the expression and the genetic variability...
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