A genetic variant that disrupts
                    <i>MET</i>
                    transcription is associated with autism

B. Campbell, Daniel; S. Sutcliffe, James; J. Ebert, Philip; Militerni, Roberto; Bravaccio, Carmela; Trillo, Simona; Elia, Maurizio; Schneider, Cindy; Melmed, Raun; Sacco, Roberto; M. Persico, Antonio; Levitt, Pat

doi:10.1073/pnas.0605296103

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A genetic variant that disrupts MET transcription is associated with autism

Shared by NobleBlocks on Nov 7, 2006 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Daniel B. Campbell

James S. Sutcliffe

Philip J. Ebert

Abstract

There is strong evidence for a genetic predisposition to autism and an intense interest in discovering heritable risk factors that disrupt gene function. Based on neurobiological findings and location within a chromosome 7q31 autism candidate gene region, we analyzed the gene encoding the pleiotropi...

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