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CNTNAP2 gene in high functioning autism: no association according to family and meta-analysis approaches.
Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) - 1 Mar 2016
Werling Anna Maria, Bobrowski Elise, Taurines Regina, Gundelfinger Ronnie, Romanos Marcel, Grünblatt Edna, Walitza Susanne
Abstract excerpt
The Contactin Associated Protein-like 2 (CNTNAP2) gene has been discussed to be associated with different symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We aimed to elucidate the genetic association of CNTNAP2 within high functioning ASD (HFA), focusing on autism specific symptoms and reducing intelligence related factors. Furthermore, we compared our findings conducting a...
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