Abstract
Warburg Micro syndrome (WARBM1) is a severe autosomal recessive disorder characterized by developmental abnormalities of the eye and central nervous system and by microgenitalia. We identified homozygous inactivating mutations in RAB3GAP, encoding RAB3 GTPase activating protein, a key regulator of the Rab3 pathway implicated in exocytic release of neurotransmitters and hormones, in 12 families with Micro syndrome. We hypothesize that the underlying pathogenesis of Micro syndrome is a failure of exocytic release of ocular and neurodevelopmental trophic factors.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Nature Genetics |
Vol/bind | 37 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 221-3 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 1061-4036 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2005 |