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A familial heterozygous null mutation of MET in autism spectrum disorder.
Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research - 1 Oct 2014
Lambert Nelle, Wermenbol Vanessa, Pichon Bruno, Acosta Sandra, van den Ameele Jelle, Perazzolo Camille, Messina Diana, Musumeci Maria-Franca, Dessars Barbara, De Leener Anne, Abramowicz Marc, Vilain Catheline
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) results from interactions of genetic and environmental factors. The MET proto-oncogene has been identified as a candidate gene for autism susceptibility, and is implicated in neurodevelopment and social brain circuitry. Here, we describe the first case of a familial mutation of MET, consisting of an interstitial genomic deletion removing exons 12 through 15, causing a frameshift and...
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