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Chromosome X-wide common variant association study in autism spectrum disorder.
American journal of human genetics - 2 Jan 2025
Mendes Marla, Chen Desmond Zeya, Engchuan Worrawat, Leal Thiago Peixoto, Thiruvahindrapuram Bhooma, Trost Brett, Howe Jennifer L, Pellecchia Giovanna, Nalpathamkalam Thomas, Alexandrova Roumiana, Salazar Nelson Bautista, McKee Ethan A, Rivera-Alfaro Natalia, Lai Meng-Chuan, Bandres-Ciga Sara, Roshandel Delnaz, Bradley Clarrisa A, Anagnostou Evdokia, Sun Lei, Scherer Stephen W
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) displays a notable male bias in prevalence. Research into rare (<0.1) genetic variants on the X chromosome has implicated over 20 genes in ASD pathogenesis, such as MECP2, DDX3X, and DMD. The "female protective effect" in ASD suggests that females may require a higher genetic burden to manifest symptoms similar to those in males, yet the mechanisms remain unclear. Despite...
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