Article
CHD8 dysregulation in neurodevelopment: Emerging insights into autism pathophysiology.
International journal of biological macromolecules - 1 Jan 2026
Chatterjee Dhrita, Maparu Kousik
Abstract excerpt
Autism is considered a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition, marked by impairments in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviours. Recent genetic research has highlighted mutations in the CHD8 (Chromodomain Helicase DNA-binding Protein 8) gene as one of the most significant risk factors associated with ASD. CHD8 encodes a chromatin remodeler protein that regulates gene expression by altering...
Topics
- Humans
- Animals
- DNA-Binding Proteins
- Transcription Factors
- Autistic Disorder
- Mutation
- Brain
