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Brain phenotype of transgenic mice overexpressing cystathionine β-synthase.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Régnier Vinciane, Billard Jean-Marie, Gupta Sapna, Potier Brigitte, Woerner Stéphanie, Paly Evelyne, Ledru Aurélie, David Sabrina, Luilier Sabrina, Bizot Jean-Charles, Vacano Guido, Kraus Jan P, Patterson David, Kruger Warren D, Delabar Jean M, London Jaqueline
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) gene, located on human chromosome 21q22.3, is a good candidate for playing a role in the Down Syndrome (DS) cognitive profile: it is overexpressed in the brain of individuals with DS, and it encodes a key enzyme of sulfur-containing amino acid (SAA) metabolism, a pathway important for several brain physiological processes. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Here, we...
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