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Heterogeneous pattern of selective pressure for PRRT2 in human populations, but no association with autism spectrum disorders.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Huguet Guillaume, Nava Caroline, Lemière Nathalie, Patin Etienne, Laval Guillaume, Ey Elodie, Brice Alexis, Leboyer Marion, Szepetowski Pierre, Gillberg Christopher, Depienne Christel, Delorme Richard, Bourgeron Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Inherited and de novo genomic imbalances at chromosome 16p11.2 are associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but the causative genes remain unknown. Among the genes located in this region, PRRT2 codes for a member of the synaptic SNARE complex that allows the release of synaptic vesicles. PRRT2 is a candidate gene for ASD since homozygote mutations are associated with intellectual disability and...
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