Autism Spectrum Disorders: Analysis of Mobile Elements at 7q11.23 Williams–Beuren Region by Comparative Genomics

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by a deficit in social interaction and communication. Many genetic variants are associated with ASD, including duplication of 7q11.23 encompassing 26–28 genes. Symmetrically, the hemizygous deletion of...

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Main Authors: Francesca Anna Cupaioli, Chiara Fallerini, Maria Antonietta Mencarelli, Valentina Perticaroli, Virginia Filippini, Francesca Mari, Alessandra Renieri, Alessandra Mezzelani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/10/1605