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Two percent of patients suspected of having Angelman syndrome have TCF4 mutations.
Clinical genetics - 1 Sept 2010
Takano K, Lyons M, Moyes C, Jones J, Schwartz C E
Abstract excerpt
The TCF4 gene encodes a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor which belongs to the family of E-proteins. E-proteins form homo- and heterodimers with other members of the HLH family and bind to the common DNA sequence called E-box. Haploinsufficiency of the TCF4 gene has been found to be associated with the Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (PTHS). PTHS is characterized by severe mental retardation, a wide mouth...
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