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No association between the neuronal pentraxin II gene polymorphism and autism.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 9 May 2007
Marui Tetsuya, Koishi Shinko, Funatogawa Ikuko, Yamamoto Kenji, Matsumoto Hideo, Hashimoto Ohiko, Ishijima Michiko, Nanba Eiji, Nishida Hisami, Sugiyama Toshiro, Kasai Kiyoto, Watanabe Keiichiro, Kano Yukiko, Kato Nobumasa, Sasaki Tsukasa
Abstract excerpt
Autism (MIM 209850) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with verbal and non-verbal communication, impairments in reciprocal social interactions, and displays of stereotypic behaviors, interests and activities. Twin and family studies have indicated a robust role of genetic factors in the development of autism. Neuronal Pentraxin II (NPTX2) is located in chromosome 7q21.3-q22.1, where it...
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