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The rs3743205 SNP is important for the regulation of the dyslexia candidate gene DYX1C1 by estrogen receptor β and DNA methylation.
Molecular endocrinology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Apr 2012
Tammimies Kristiina, Tapia-Páez Isabel, Rüegg Joëlle, Rosin Gustaf, Kere Juha, Gustafsson Jan-Åke, Nalvarte Ivan
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Estrogen is involved in numerous physiological processes such as growth, differentiation, and function of the male and female reproductive tissues. In the developing brain, estrogen signaling has been linked to cognitive functions, such as learning and memory; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are poorly understood. We have previously shown a link between developmental dyslexia and...
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