Clinical and biological progress over 50 years in Rett syndrome
In the 50 years since Andreas Rett first described the syndrome that came to bear his name,
and is now known to be caused by a mutation in the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) …
and is now known to be caused by a mutation in the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) …
The genetic basis of non-syndromic intellectual disability: a review
L Kaufman, M Ayub, JB Vincent - Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders, 2010 - Springer
Intellectual disability (ID), also referred to as mental retardation (MR), is frequently the result
of genetic mutation. Where ID is present together with additional clinical symptoms or …
of genetic mutation. Where ID is present together with additional clinical symptoms or …
[HTML][HTML] MeCP2 binds to 5hmC enriched within active genes and accessible chromatin in the nervous system
The high level of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) present in neuronal genomes suggests
that mechanisms interpreting 5hmC in the CNS may differ from those present in embryonic …
that mechanisms interpreting 5hmC in the CNS may differ from those present in embryonic …
Characteristics and concordance of autism spectrum disorders among 277 twin pairs
RE Rosenberg, JK Law, G Yenokyan… - … of pediatrics & …, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Objectives To examine patterns of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) inheritance and other
features in twin pairs by zygosity, sex, and specific ASD diagnosis. Design Cross-sectional …
features in twin pairs by zygosity, sex, and specific ASD diagnosis. Design Cross-sectional …
Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) mutation type is associated with disease severity in Rett syndrome
VA Cuddapah, RB Pillai, KV Shekar, JB Lane… - Journal of medical …, 2014 - jmg.bmj.com
Background Rett syndrome (RTT), a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects girls,
is characterised by a period of apparently normal development until 6–18 months of age …
is characterised by a period of apparently normal development until 6–18 months of age …
The CDKL5 disorder is an independent clinical entity associated with early-onset encephalopathy
S Fehr, M Wilson, J Downs, S Williams… - European Journal of …, 2013 - nature.com
The clinical understanding of the CDKL5 disorder remains limited, with most information
being derived from small patient groups seen at individual centres. This study uses a large …
being derived from small patient groups seen at individual centres. This study uses a large …
Loss of MeCP2 in aminergic neurons causes cell-autonomous defects in neurotransmitter synthesis and specific behavioral abnormalities
RC Samaco, C Mandel-Brehm… - Proceedings of the …, 2009 - National Acad Sciences
Rett syndrome (RTT) is characterized by specific motor, cognitive, and behavioral deficits.
Because several of these abnormalities occur in other disease states associated with …
Because several of these abnormalities occur in other disease states associated with …
Dopaminergic dysregulation in syndromic autism spectrum disorders: insights from genetic mouse models
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by altered social
interaction and communication, and repetitive, restricted, inflexible behaviors. Approximately …
interaction and communication, and repetitive, restricted, inflexible behaviors. Approximately …
Rett syndrome: a genetic update and clinical review focusing on comorbidities
WA Gold, R Krishnarajy, C Ellaway… - ACS chemical …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a unique neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects females
resulting in severe cognitive and physical disabilities. Despite the commendable collective …
resulting in severe cognitive and physical disabilities. Despite the commendable collective …
BDNF deregulation in Rett syndrome
W Li, L Pozzo-Miller - Neuropharmacology, 2014 - Elsevier
BDNF is the best-characterized neurotrophin in terms of its gene structure and modulation,
secretion processing, and signaling cascades following its release. In addition to diverse …
secretion processing, and signaling cascades following its release. In addition to diverse …