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Variants of the CNTNAP2 5' promoter as risk factors for autism spectrum disorders: a genetic and functional approach.
Molecular psychiatry - 1 Jul 2015
Chiocchetti A G, Kopp M, Waltes R, Haslinger D, Duketis E, Jarczok T A, Poustka F, Voran A, Graab U, Meyer J, Klauck S M, Fulda S, Freitag C M
Abstract excerpt
Contactin-associated protein-like 2 gene (CNTNAP2), a member of the Neurexin gene superfamily, is one of the best-replicated risk genes for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ASD are predominately genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairments of language development, social interaction and communication, as well as stereotyped behavior and interests. Although CNTNAP2 expression...
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