Article
Complementary vertebrate Wac models exhibit phenotypes relevant to DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome.
eLife - 3 Sept 2026
Lee Kang-Han, Stafford April M, Pacheco-Vergara Maria, Cichewicz Karol, Canales Cesar P, Seban Nicolas, Corea Melissa, Rahbarian Darlene, Bonekamp Kelly E, Gillie Grant R, Pacheco-Cruz Dariangelly, Gill Alyssa M, Hwang Hye-Eun, Kim Yeong-Eun, Uhl Katie L, Jager Tara E, Shinawi Marwan, Li Xiaopeng, Obenaus Andre, Crandall Shane R, Jeong Juhee, Nord Alex S, Kim Cheol-Hee, Vogt Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Monogenic syndromes are associated with neurodevelopmental changes that result in cognitive impairments and neurobehavioral phenotypes, including autism and seizures. Limited studies and resources are available to make meaningful headway into the underlying molecular mechanisms that result in these symptoms. One such example is DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome (DESSH), a rare disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the...
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- Animals
- Zebrafish
- Phenotype
- Disease Models, Animal
