FAM96B
Title: FAM96B: A Gene Linked to Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Description:
FAM96B is a gene that plays a crucial role in brain development. Mutations in this gene have been linked to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, including epilepsy, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorders.
Associated Diseases:
- Epilepsy: Mutations in FAM96B have been associated with various epilepsy syndromes, including febrile seizures plus, infantile spasms, and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
- Intellectual Disability: FAM96B mutations can cause a range of intellectual disabilities, from mild to severe.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Studies have shown an association between FAM96B mutations and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders, including autism and Asperger‘s syndrome.
Did you Know ?
Approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals is estimated to have a mutation in the FAM96B gene.
