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A de novo CTNNB1 nonsense mutation associated with syndromic atypical hyperekplexia, microcephaly and intellectual disability: a case report.
BMC neurology - 12 Mar 2016
Winczewska-Wiktor Anna, Badura-Stronka Magdalena, Monies-Nowicka Anna, Nowicki Michal Maciej, Steinborn Barbara, Latos-Bieleńska Anna, Monies Dorota
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BACKGROUND: In addition to its role in cell adhesion and gene expression in the canonical Wingless/integrated Wnt signaling pathway, β-catenin also regulates genes that underlie the transmission of nerve impulses. Mutations of CTNNB1 (β-catenin) have recently been described in patients with a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disability, microcephaly and other syndromic features). We for...
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