FAM83G
FAM83G: A Gene Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Description
FAM83G (family with sequence similarity 83, member G) is a gene located on chromosome 2q11.2.
Associated Diseases
Mutations in the FAM83G gene have been linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders, including:
- Intellectual disability
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Epilepsy
- Congenital heart defects
- Microcephaly (a condition characterized by an abnormally small head)
Did you Know ?
Approximately 1% of individuals with intellectual disability have a mutation in the FAM83G gene, making it one of the most common genetic causes of this condition.
