Identification of neuronal substrates of Rett syndrome and validation of therapies in preclinical models: a genomic, morphofunctional, and behavioural analysis in mouse models and patients

Reference: GGP09196 Abstract: Rett syndrome is a leading cause of mental retardation, second only to Down syndrome, which affects almost exclusively girls. This disease becomes manifest after a period of apparently normal development and causes growth retardation, severe psychomotor impairment and autistic behaviour. The majority of cases of Rett syndrome are caused by mutations in … Read more

Study of synaptic and neuronal physiological alterations in the MeCP2 gene deficient animals models of Rett syndrome

Reference: ANRn.a.6-NEURn.a.003 Abstract: PROJECT SUMMARY – Scientific Background and Objectives Mutations in the gene encoding the protein MeCP2, a transcriptional regulator binding methylated DNA, are causing neurological disorders – including Rett syndrome (RTT) – characterized by an apparently brain development normal. The mice with truncated versions of MeCP2 show similar neurological deficits in patients RTT. … Read more

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