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A translational exploration of the effects of WNT2 variants on altered cortical structures in autism spectrum disorder.
Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN - 1 Jan 2000
Chien Yi-Ling, Chen Yu-Chieh, Chiu Yen-Nan, Tsai Wen-Che, Gau Susan Shur-Fen
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BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that cortical anatomy may be aytpical in autism spectrum disorder. The wingless-type MMTV integration site family, member 2 (WNT2), a candidate gene for autism spectrum disorder, may regulate cortical development. However, it is unclear whether WNT2 variants are associated with altered cortical thickness in autism spectrum disorder. METHODS: In a sample of 118 people with autism...
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