FAM86C2P


fam86c2p: A Gene Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Description

fam86c2p is a gene located on chromosome 16q21. It encodes a protein that is involved in the regulation of cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. Mutations in the fam86c2p gene have been linked to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, and epilepsy.

Associated Diseases

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Intellectual disability
  • Epilepsy
  • Microcephaly
  • Dandy-Walker malformation
  • Lissencephaly
  • Cerebellar hypoplasia

Did you Know ?

Approximately 1% of individuals with ASD have a mutation in the fam86c2p gene. This makes it one of the most common genetic causes of ASD.



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