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Mutation screening of the PTEN gene in patients with autism spectrum disorders and macrocephaly.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jun 2007
Buxbaum Joseph D, Cai Guiqing, Chaste Pauline, Nygren Gudrun, Goldsmith Juliet, Reichert Jennifer, Anckarsäter Henrik, Rastam Maria, Smith Christopher J, Silverman Jeremy M, Hollander Eric, Leboyer Marion, Gillberg Christopher, Verloes Alain, Betancur Catalina
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the PTEN gene are associated with a broad spectrum of disorders, including Cowden syndrome (CS), Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome, Proteus syndrome, and Lhermitte-Duclos disease. In addition, PTEN mutations have been described in a few patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and macrocephaly. In this study, we screened the PTEN gene for mutations and deletions in 88 patients with ASDs and...
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