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First de novo ANK3 nonsense mutation in a boy with intellectual disability, speech impairment and autistic features.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Sept 2017
Kloth Katja, Denecke Jonas, Hempel Maja, Johannsen Jessika, Strom Tim M, Kubisch Christian, Lessel Davor
Abstract excerpt
Ankyrin-G, encoded by ANK3, plays an important role in neurodevelopment and neuronal function. There are multiple isoforms of Ankyrin-G resulting in differential tissue expression and function. Heterozygous missense mutations in ANK3 have been associated with autism spectrum disorder. Further, in three siblings a homozygous frameshift mutation affecting only the longest isoform and a patient with a balanced...
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