Studies have found rare variants in the MCPH1 gene that are associated with autism (e.g. Ozgen et al., 2009; Neale et al., 2012).
Molecular Function
This protein is implicated in chromosome condensation and DNA damage induced cellular responses. May play a role in neurogenesis and regulation of the size of the cerebral cortex.
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References
Type
Title
Type of Disorder
Associated Disorders
Author, Year
Primary
Copy number changes of the microcephalin 1 gene (MCPH1) in patients with autism spectrum disorders.
Model Type:
Genetic
Model Genotype:
Homozygous
Mutation:
Gene targeted deletion of exon 2 of MCPH1 gene resulting in out of reading frame mutation of MCPH1.
Allele Type: Targeted (Knock Out)
Strain of Origin: 129/SvEv
Genetic Background: C57BL/6J
ES Cell Line: Not Specified
Mutant ES Cell Line: Not Specified
Model Source: Not Specified
Model Type:
Genetic
Model Genotype:
Heterozygous
Mutation:
Gene targeted deletion of exon 2 of MCPH1 gene resulting in out of reading frame mutation of MCPH1.
Allele Type: Targeted (Knock Out)
Strain of Origin: 129/SvEv
Genetic Background: C57BL/6J
ES Cell Line: Not Specified
Mutant ES Cell Line: Not Specified
Model Source: Not Specified
Description: Increased sensitivity to radiation resulting in death after 9 days of exposure to radiation
Exp Paradigm: General observations after exposure of one dose of 7 gy.
Description: Abnormal developmental trajectory with meiotic arrest prior to the pachytene stage during the assembly of the synaptonemal complex
Exp Paradigm: Immunohistochemical staining using antibodies against synaptonemal complex protein 3 (scp3) of synaptonemal complex in spermatocyte nuclei
Description: Decreased reproductive ability demonstrated by infertility, smaller and thinner testicular tubes, and fewer spermatocytes produced.
Exp Paradigm: General observations
Description: Decreased number of spermatocytes in seminiferous tubules
Exp Paradigm: Histological analysis with double-immunostained with anti-tra98 and anti-sox9 antibodies in testes
Description: Increased sensitivity to radiation resulting in death after 9 days of exposure to radiation
Exp Paradigm: General observations after exposure of one dose of 7-gy.