Lessons from two human chromatin diseases, ICF syndrome and Rett syndrome

Reference: Abstract: Spatial Organisation of DNA into chromatin profoundly affects gene expression and function. The recent association of genes controlling chromatin structure to human pathologies resulted in a better comprehension of the interplay between regulation and function. Among many chromatin disorders we will discuss Rett and immunodeficiency, centromeric instability and facial anomalies (ICF) syndromes. Both … Read more

The version of Rolando

Reference: Abstract: Defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects specific maturational processes of nerve cells, the Rett syndrome (RTT) results in impaired brain development and a consequent severe deficiency of the organism.ᅠThe etiology of the syndrome is due to the alteration of the MECP2 gene or other genes linked to it, located on chromosome X.ᅠThis … Read more

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