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contactin-associated protein-like 2

genetics

Also known as: CNTNAP2

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genetic research on autism

In autism: Neuropathology
…in a gene known as contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CNTNAP2), which normally is expressed in the frontal lobe during development and facilitates neuronal connectivity. Because the frontal lobe is associated with higher cognitive functions, such as reasoning and processing of emotions, CNTNAP2 variants resulting in a lack of neuronal connectivity may…
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