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A mutation in PAK3 with a dual molecular effect deregulates the RAS/MAPK pathway and drives an X-linked syndromic phenotype.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Jul 2014
Magini Pamela, Pippucci Tommaso, Tsai I-Chun, Coppola Simona, Stellacci Emilia, Bartoletti-Stella Anna, Turchetti Daniela, Graziano Claudio, Cenacchi Giovanna, Neri Iria, Cordelli Duccio Maria, Marchiani Valentina, Bergamaschi Rosalba, Gasparre Giuseppe, Neri Giovanni, Mazzanti Laura, Patrizi Annalisa, Franzoni Emilio, Romeo Giovanni, Bordo Domenico, Tartaglia Marco, Katsanis Nicholas, Seri Marco
Abstract excerpt
Loss-of-function mutations in PAK3 contribute to non-syndromic X-linked intellectual disability (NS-XLID) by affecting dendritic spine density and morphology. Linkage analysis in a three-generation family with affected males showing ID, agenesis of corpus callosum, cerebellar hypoplasia, microcephaly and ichthyosis, revealed a candidate disease locus in Xq21.33q24 encompassing over 280 genes. Subsequent to...
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