FAM207A
FAM207A: A Gene Linked to Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Description
FAM207A is a gene located on chromosome 11q14.1. It encodes a protein called family with sequence similarity 207, member A (FAM207A). The FAM207A protein is part of a protein complex called the COMPASS complex, which plays an essential role in regulating gene expression.
Associated Diseases
Mutations in the FAM207A gene have been linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders, including:
- Intellectual disability (ID)
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Schizophrenia
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Did you Know ?
Approximately 1 in 100,000 individuals are affected by a mutation in the FAM207A gene. This makes FAM207A one of the most common genes associated with ID and ASD.
