DHPLC analysis of the MECP2 gene in Italian Rett patients

Reference: Abstract: Rett Syndrome (RTT) is an X-linked dominant neurodevelopmental disorder, which almost exclusively affects girls, with an estimated prevalence of one in 10,000-15,000 female births. Mutations in the methyl CpG binding protein 2 gene (MECP2) have been identified in roughly 75% of classical Rett girls. The vast majority of Rett cases (99%) are sporadic … Read more

Genetic counselling for Rett syndrome

Reference: RES-145-28-1003 Abstract: PROJECT DETAILS  beginning: n.a end: n.a Country of research: United Kingdom Counry of funding source: United Kingdom Funding organization: Economic and Social Research Council Shaping Society Financing: NATIONAL FUNDINGS – 0 € hyperlink

Gross rearrangements of the MECP2 gene are found in both classical and atypical Rett Syndrome

Reference: RES-145-28-1003 Abstract: INTRODUCTION: MECP2 mutations are identifiable in ~80% of classic Rett syndrome (RTT), but less frequently in atypical RTT. METHODS: We recruited 110 patients who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for Rett syndrome and were referred to Cardiff for molecular analysis but in whom an MECP2 mutation was not identifiable. Dosage analysis of MECP2 … Read more

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