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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Analysis of Mobile Elements at 7q11.23 Williams-Beuren Region by Comparative Genomics.
Genes - 12 Oct 2021
Cupaioli Francesca Anna, Fallerini Chiara, Mencarelli Maria Antonietta, Perticaroli Valentina, Filippini Virginia, Mari Francesca, Renieri Alessandra, Mezzelani Alessandra
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by a deficit in social interaction and communication. Many genetic variants are associated with ASD, including duplication of 7q11.23 encompassing 26-28 genes. Symmetrically, the hemizygous deletion of 7q11.23 causes Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS), a multisystem disorder characterized by "hyper-sociability" and...
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