Article
Chromosome 22q13 terminal deletion size is associated with relevant clinical features in a sample of 63 Italian patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders - 26 May 2026
Sandoni Laura, Chehbani Fethia, Asta Lisa, Camia Michela, Ricciardello Arianna, Tomaiuolo Pasquale, Cucinotta Francesca, Turriziani Laura, Boncoddo Maria, Bellomo Fabiana, Baccarin Marco, Picinelli Chiara, Castronovo Paola, Sacco Roberto, Lintas Carla, Piras Ignazio Stefano, Pelagatti Francesco, Banchelli Federico, Costantini Riccardo Cuoghi, D'Amico Roberto, Persico Antonio M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is caused in the majority of cases by the loss or mutation of one allele of the SHANK3 gene, located in human chr 22q13.33. PMS displays large interindividual differences in clinical severity and longitudinal trajectory. Other genes located in this chromosomal region are known to contribute to the clinical phenotype (CELSR1, TCF20) in patients with larger deletions. The...
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- Humans
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22
- Chromosome Disorders
