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PARK2 microdeletion in a multiplex family with autism spectrum disorder.
International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience - 1 Feb 2023
Barone Rita, Cirnigliaro Lara, Saccuzzo Lucia, Valdese Silvia, Pettinato Fabio, Prato Adriana, Bernardini Laura, Fichera Marco, Rizzo Renata
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: PARK2 (PRKN; MIM*602544) encodes Parkin protein, an ubiquitin-protein ligase required for proteasomal degradation and operating in the synaptic compartments. Copy number variations (CNVs) involving PARK2 have been associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We report on a family with ASD (multiplex family) harbouring a microdeletion at chr. 6q26 causing PARK2 disruption. METHODS: CNV analyses were...
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