FAM209A
fam209a: A Gene Linked to Intellectual Disability and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Description
fam209a (family with sequence similarity 209, member a) is a gene that plays a crucial role in neurodevelopment. It is located on chromosome Xq22.1 and produces a protein that is essential for normal brain function. Mutations in the fam209a gene can lead to intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Associated Diseases
Mutations in the fam209a gene have been associated with a range of diseases, including:
- Intellectual disability
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Tourette syndrome
- Schizophrenia
- Epilepsy
Did you Know ?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), mutations in the fam209a gene are found in approximately 1% of individuals with intellectual disability. This makes it one of the most common genetic causes of intellectual disability.
