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Whole exome sequencing in extended families with autism spectrum disorder implicates four candidate genes.
Human genetics - 1 Oct 2015
Chapman Nicola H, Nato Alejandro Q, Bernier Raphael, Ankenman Katy, Sohi Harkirat, Munson Jeff, Patowary Ashok, Archer Marilyn, Blue Elizabeth M, Webb Sara Jane, Coon Hilary, Raskind Wendy H, Brkanac Zoran, Wijsman Ellen M
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by impairment in communication and social interactions, and by repetitive behaviors. ASDs are highly heritable, and estimates of the number of risk loci range from hundreds to >1000. We considered 7 extended families (size 12-47 individuals), each with ≥3 individuals affected by ASD. All individuals were genotyped with...
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