The WAGR syndrome gene PRRG4 is a functional homologue of the commissureless axon guidance gene.

WAGR syndrome is characterized by Wilm's tumor, aniridia, genitourinary abnormalities and intellectual disabilities. WAGR is caused by a chromosomal deletion that includes the PAX6, WT1 and PRRG4 genes. PRRG4 is proposed to contribute to the autistic symptoms of WAGR syndrome, but the molecular...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth D Justice, Sarah J Barnum, Thomas Kidd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-08-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5578492?pdf=render