A rare mutation in the FGD1 gene has been identified with ADHD (Orrico et al., 2005). In addition, this gene has been associated with syndromic autism, where a subpopulation of individuals with a given syndrome develop autism. In particular, rare mutations in the FGD1 gene have been identified with Aarskog-Scott syndrome (AAS) (Kaname et al., 2006).
Molecular Function
This gene encodes a protein that contains Dbl (DH) and pleckstrin (PH) homology domains and is similar to the Rho family of small GTP-binding proteins. The encoded protein specifically binds to the Rho family GTPase Cdc42Hs and can stimulate the GDP-GTP exchange of the isoprenylated form of Cdc42Hs. It also stimulates the MAP kinase cascade leading to c-Jun kinase SAPK/JNK1 activation. Defects in this gene are the cause of faciogenital dysplasia and X-linked mental retardation, syndromatic 16.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and variable clinical expression of Aarskog-Scott syndrome due to a novel FGD1 gene mutation (R408Q).
