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  • Genomics
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Developmental language disorders (DLDs) affect 7-10% of children, impacting communication and academic success.
  • Genetic factors are implicated in DLDs, but their genomic architecture and biological pathways require further elucidation.
  • Understanding the genetic basis of DLDs is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore key genomic biomarkers associated with DLDs.
  • To investigate the functional interactions among genes implicated in DLDs.
  • To enhance understanding of the genetic architecture underlying language development.

Main Methods:

  • Integrative genomic analysis using the Open Targets platform to identify DLD-associated genes.
  • Construction of gene-phenotype networks and protein-protein interaction mapping via STRING database.
  • Analysis of protein sequence and structural relationships using BLAST, 3D modeling, and AlphaFold 3.

Main Results:

  • Identified 89 genes associated with 14 DLD-related phenotypes, notably delayed speech.
  • Highlighted high-confidence genes such as GRN, MAPT, FOXP2, FOXP1, and AP4E1.
  • Uncovered unexpected protein similarities and predicted novel interactions (e.g., DCDC2-KIAA0319) using structural modeling.

Conclusions:

  • DLDs arise from diverse genetic factors converging on common neurodevelopmental pathways.
  • Structural modeling reveals previously unrecognized gene relationships and potential interactions.
  • Findings support more precise genetic screening and functional studies for language disorders.