Publications

Mutations in (DYRK1A) represent one of the most prevalent monogenic causes of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), often associated with intellectual developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder. DYRK1A encodes a dual-specificity kinase (tyrosine and serine/threonine) that plays a key rol...

Muscleblind-like proteins (MBNLs) are a family of RNA-binding proteins that play essential roles in the regulation of RNA metabolism. Beyond their canonical role in RNA regulation, MBNL proteins have emerged as key players in the pathogenesis of myotonic dystrophy type 1. In myotonic dystrophy ty...

Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMDS) arises from mutations in the terminal region of chromosome 22q13, impacting the SHANK3 gene. The resulting deficiency of the postsynaptic density scaffolding protein SHANK3 is associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We examined 12 different PMDS patient and...

Mutations in the gene lead to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a severe neuromuscular disorder affecting young boys as they acquire motor functions. DMD is typically diagnosed at 2-4 years of age, but the absence of dystrophin has negative impacts on skeletal muscles before overt symptoms appe...