2008. – Page 6 – Rett syndrome research – projects, results and publications

Relationships between ghrelin concentration in blood and growth and physical activity in children

June 16, 2021June 29, 2015 by Editorial Team

Reference: ETF6225ﾠ Abstract: The biochemical markers that influence the growth of children have not been investigated much. The main goal of the present study is to investigate the relationships between novel peptide hormone ghrelin and anthropometrical characteristics, body composition, physical activity and aerobic working capacity, also to examine the adaptation to aerobic work and weight … Read more

Postgenomic strategies for studying and preventing X-linked mental retardation

June 16, 2021June 29, 2015 by Editorial Team

Reference: na Abstract: n.a PROJECT DETAILS beginning: 2006. end: 2008. Country of research: Italy Counry of funding source: Italy Funding organization: PRIN projects Ministry of Education, Universities and Research MIUR Financing: NATIONAL FUNDINGS – 73 586 € hyperlink

Participatory research into quality of life of adults with intellectual disabilities

June 16, 2021June 29, 2015 by Editorial Team

Reference: 57000005 Abstract: This is a summary of the request. The Governor Kremers Centre (GKC) started in 2002 as a corporate initiative of service providers and the academic chair on intellectual disability at Maastricht University. It is now aiming at extending and consolidating its activities as a consortium of Maastricht University, major service providers and … Read more

Reversibility and Mapping of Rett Syndrome-like Phenotypes in the Mouse Brain

June 16, 2021June 29, 2015 by Editorial Team

Reference: G0800401 Abstract: n.a PROJECT DETAILS beginning: 2008. end: 2012. Country of research: United Kingdom Counry of funding source: United Kingdom Funding organization: Medical Research Council Financing: NATIONAL FUNDINGS – 2 251 319 € hyperlink

ROLE OF EXCITATION AND INHIBITION IN RETT SYNDROME

June 16, 2021June 29, 2015 by Editorial Team

Reference: 1F31MH078678n.a.1A2 Abstract: MeCP2 is a transcriptional repressor critical for normal neurological function. Rett syndrome (RTT) is a progressive neurodevelopmental disease caused by predominantly loss of function mutations in the X-linked gene encoding the transcriptional repressor, methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) genes. Classic RTT patients exhibit a spectrum of neurological phenotypes that include tremors, ataxia, seizures, … Read more