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Early motor phenotype detection in a female mouse model of Rett syndrome is improved by cross-fostering.
Human molecular genetics - 15 May 2017
Vogel Ciernia Annie, Pride Michael C, Durbin-Johnson Blythe, Noronha Adriana, Chang Alene, Yasui Dag H, Crawley Jacqueline N, LaSalle Janine M
Abstract excerpt
Rett syndrome (RTT) is an X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the gene encoding methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) that occur sporadically in 1:10,000 female births. RTT is characterized by a period of largely normal development followed by regression in language and motor skills at 6-18 months of age. Mecp2 mutant mice recapitulate many of the clinical features of RTT, but the majority...
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