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Association between SHANK3 polymorphisms and susceptibility to autism spectrum disorder.
Gene - 20 Apr 2018
Qiu Shuang, Li Yan, Li Yong, Zhong Weijing, Shi Meijuan, Zhao Qian, Zhang Kaixin, Wang Yihan, Lu Meihan, Zhu Xiaojuan, Jiang Huiyi, Yu Yaqin, Cheng Yi, Liu Yawen
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as one of neurodevelopmental disorders, affects about 1/160 of people worldwide. The etiology and pathogenesis of ASD remain elusive. Synapses are essential components of neurons and basic information transmission unit in the nervous system, adjusting behavior to environmental stimuli and controlling body functions, memories, and emotions. SHANK3 is one of the synapse genes which...
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