Role of DNA Methyl-CpG-Binding Protein MeCP2 in Rett Syndrome Pathobiology and Mechanism of Disease
Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a severe, rare, and progressive developmental disorder with patients displaying neurological regression and autism spectrum features. The affected individuals are primarily young females, and more than 95% of patients carry <i>de novo</i> mutation(s) in the Methyl-...
Main Authors: | Shervin Pejhan, Mojgan Rastegar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/1/75 |
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