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Absence of coding mutations in the X-linked genes neuroligin 3 and neuroligin 4 in individuals with autism from the IMGSAC collection.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16508939     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Neuroligin abnormalities have been recently implicated in the aetiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), given the finding of point mutations in the two X-linked genes NLGN3 and NLGN4X and the important role of neuroligins in synaptogenesis. To enquire on the relevance and frequency of neuroligin mutations in ASD, we performed a mutation screening of NLGN3 and NLGN4X in a sample of 124 autism probands from the International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism Consortium (IMGSAC). We identified a new non-synonymous variant in NLGN3 (Thr632Ala), which is likely to be a rare polymorphism. Our data indicate that coding mutations in these genes are very rarely associated to ASD.
Authors:
Francesca Blasi; Elena Bacchelli; Giulia Pesaresi; Simona Carone; Anthony J Bailey; Elena Maestrini;
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics     Volume:  141B     ISSN:  1552-4841     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Med. Genet. B Neuropsychiatr. Genet.     Publication Date:  2006 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-04-03     Completed Date:  2006-05-30     Revised Date:  2012-02-23    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101235742     Medline TA:  Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  220-1     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Autistic Disorder / genetics*
Carrier Proteins / genetics*
Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal
Chromosomes, Human, X / genetics*
DNA Mutational Analysis
Exons / genetics
Female
Genetic Linkage
Humans
International Cooperation
Male
Membrane Proteins / genetics*
Mutation*
Mutation, Missense
Nerve Tissue Proteins / genetics*
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
Registries
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
GGP030227//Telethon; //Wellcome Trust
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Carrier Proteins; 0/Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal; 0/Membrane Proteins; 0/NLGN4X protein, human; 0/Nerve Tissue Proteins; 0/neuroligin 3

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