Mutations in TRAPPC12 Manifest in Progressive Childhood Encephalopathy and Golgi Dysfunction

Progressive childhood encephalopathy is an etiologically heterogeneous condition characterized by progressive central nervous system dysfunction in association with a broad range of morbidity and mortality. The causes of encephalopathy can be either non-genetic or genetic. Identifying the genetic causes and dissecting the underlying mechanisms are critical to understanding brain development and improving treatments. Here, we report that variants in TRAPPC12 result in progressive childhood encephalopathy.

Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - August 3, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Miroslav P. Milev, Megan E. Grout, Djenann Saint-Dic, Yong-Han Hank Cheng, Ian A. Glass, Christopher J. Hale, David S. Hanna, Michael O. Dorschner, Keshika Prematilake, Avraham Shaag, Orly Elpeleg, Michael Sacher, Dan Doherty, Simon Edvardson Tags: Report Source Type: research