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Ruqaiah AlTassan1,2, Hanan AlQudairy3, Biam Saydo2,3
1Department of Medical Genomics, Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia.
SEC31A gene variants cause Halperin-Birk syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by profound developmental delay and seizures. This study identified a new patient and confirmed the link between SEC31A mutations and this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Halperin-Birk syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder, was previously identified in two siblings with severe phenotypes including developmental delay, brain defects, and spastic quadriplegia.
- The genetic basis for Halperin-Birk syndrome remained largely unknown, hindering further understanding and diagnosis.
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