Role of Mecp2 in Experience-Dependent Epigenetic Programming
Mutations in the X-linked gene MECP2, the founding member of a family of proteins recognizing and binding to methylated DNA, are the genetic cause of a devastating neurodevelopmental disorder in humans, called Rett syndrome. Available evidence suggests that MECP2 protein has a critical role in activ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-03-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/6/1/60 |