The association of CNTNAP2 rs7794745 gene polymorphism and autism in Iranian population

Highlights • Association between CNTNAP2 polymorphism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). • The TT genotype of CNTNAP2 may be associated with the susceptibility of Autism. • Large-scale studies are required to confirm the results of this study.

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2017-05, Vol.39, p.189-192
Main Authors: Zare, Sahar, Mashayekhi, Farhad, Bidabadi, Elham
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Alleles
Autism
Autistic Disorder - diagnosis
Autistic Disorder - epidemiology
Autistic Disorder - genetics
Child
CNTNAP2
Gene polymorphism
Genetic Association Studies - methods
Genetic Predisposition to Disease - epidemiology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease - genetics
Genotype
Humans
Iran - epidemiology
Male
Membrane Proteins - genetics
Nerve Tissue Proteins - genetics
Neurology
PCR-RFLP
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide - genetics
Population Surveillance - methods
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Summary:Highlights • Association between CNTNAP2 polymorphism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). • The TT genotype of CNTNAP2 may be associated with the susceptibility of Autism. • Large-scale studies are required to confirm the results of this study.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2017.01.008