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Characterization of Two Novel PNKP Splice-Site Variants in a Proband With Microcephaly, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Malformations.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Mar 2025
Sorrentino Ugo, Baschiera Elisa, Desbats Maria Andrea, Zuffardi Orsetta, Salviati Leonardo, Cassina Matteo
Abstract excerpt
Polynucleotide kinase phosphatase (PNKP), encoded by the PNKP gene, is a DNA processing enzyme involved in double-strand break and single-strand break repair pathways, which are essential for genome stability and for the correct development and maintenance of human nervous system. PNKP biallelic loss-of-function variants have been associated with a broad spectrum of neurological anomalies, ranging from congenital...
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