30
Jul
9p13.2 deletion, the PAX5 gene and the brain
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9p13.2 and the PAX5 gene. Mutation or deletion of this gene causes a novel neurodevelopmental disorder. The clinical consequences of deletions of the distal part of 9p are well known. At the same time the significance of interstitial deletions of other areas of 9p are not so clear. The segment... Read More
30
Jul
8q12.3 deletion, the YTHDF3 gene and normal brain development
The YTHDF3 gene is located at chromosome 8q12.3 deletion. The data demonstrates that this gene is necessary for normal brain development. In animal models the YTHDF3 gene is necessary for normal development of the brain. However this gene has not been shown to cause any Mendelian disease. In humans, the... Read More
