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Identifying SHROOM4 as a novel X-linked susceptibility gene for cerebral palsy in Chinese males.
BMC pediatrics - 21 Aug 2026
Su Yu, Xu Yiran, Cheng Ye, Qi Zheng, Li Jingzhou, Zhang Jin, Li Yunqian, Wang Ting, Zhang Junjie, Wang Xiaoyang, Zhu Changlian, Xing Qinghe
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BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a leading cause of childhood motor disability with a notable male predominance, suggesting that X-linked genetic factors may contribute to CP susceptibility. Although SHROOM4 has been implicated in several neurodevelopmental disorders, its role in CP remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the contribution of SHROOM4 variants to male CP susceptibility. METHODS:...
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