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The neurobiology of X-linked intellectual disability.
The Neuroscientist : a review journal bringing neurobiology, neurology and psychiatry - 1 Oct 2013
Bassani Silvia, Zapata Jonathan, Gerosa Laura, Moretto Edoardo, Murru Luca, Passafaro Maria
Abstract excerpt
X-linked intellectual disability (XLID) affects 1% to 3% of the population. XLID subsumes several heterogeneous conditions, all of which are marked by cognitive impairment and reduced adaptive skills. XLID arises from mutations on the X chromosome; to date, 102 XLID genes have been identified. The proteins encoded by XLID genes are involved in higher brain functions, such as cognition, learning and memory, and...
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