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MECP2-Related Disorders in Males.
International journal of molecular sciences - 4 Sept 2021
Pascual-Alonso Ainhoa, Martínez-Monseny Antonio F, Xiol Clara, Armstrong Judith
Abstract excerpt
Methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) is located at Xq28 and is a multifunctional gene with ubiquitous expression. Loss-of-function mutations in MECP2 are associated with Rett syndrome (RTT), which is a well-characterized disorder that affects mainly females. In boys, however, mutations in MECP2 can generate a wide spectrum of clinical presentations that range from mild intellectual impairment to severe neonatal...
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