Genome Medicine,
Journal Year:
2010,
Volume and Issue:
2(4)
Published: April 7, 2010
Autism
spectrum
disorders
(ASD)
are
neurodevelopmental
characterized
by
abnormalities
in
reciprocal
social
interactions
and
language
development
and/or
usage,
restricted
interests
repetitive
behaviors.
Differential
gene
expression
of
neurologically
relevant
genes
lymphoblastoid
cell
lines
from
monozygotic
twins
discordant
diagnosis
or
severity
autism
suggested
that
epigenetic
factors
such
as
DNA
methylation
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
may
be
involved
ASD.Global
miRNA
profiling
using
lymphoblasts
derived
these
autistic
unaffected
sibling
controls
was
therefore
performed
high-throughput
microarray
analysis.
Selected
differentially
expressed
miRNAs
were
confirmed
quantitative
reverse
transcription-polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR)
analysis,
the
putative
target
two
validated
knockdown
overexpression
respective
miRNAs.Differentially
found
to
highly
neurological
functions
addition
gastrointestinal
diseases,
circadian
rhythm
signaling,
well
steroid
hormone
metabolism
receptor
signaling.
Novel
network
analyses
inversely
relative
same
samples
further
revealed
an
association
with
ASD
other
co-morbid
disorders,
including
muscle
biological
implicated
ASD,
memory
synaptic
plasticity.
Putative
targets
(ID3
PLK2)
RT-PCR-confirmed
brain-specific
(hsa-miR-29b
hsa-miR-219-5p)
assays,
respectively.
Comparisons
mRNA
levels
between
case-control
sib
pairs
show
inverse
relationship,
suggesting
ID3
PLK2
vivo
miRNA.
Interestingly,
up-regulation
miR-23a
down-regulation
miR-106b
this
study
reflected
changes
previously
reported
post-mortem
cerebellum
Abu-Elneel
et
al.
2008.
This
finding
validates
tissue
a
different
cohort
supports
use
surrogate
ASD.Findings
strongly
suggest
dysregulation
contributes
observed
alterations
and,
turn,
lead
pathophysiological
conditions
underlying
autism.
Pediatric Neurology,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
49(4), P. 243 - 254
Published: Sept. 20, 2013
BackgroundTuberous
sclerosis
complex
is
highly
variable
in
clinical
presentation
and
findings.
Disease
manifestations
continue
to
develop
over
the
lifetime
of
an
affected
individual.
Accurate
diagnosis
fundamental
implementation
appropriate
medical
surveillance
treatment.
Although
significant
advances
have
been
made
past
15
years
understanding
treatment
tuberous
complex,
current
diagnostic
criteria
not
critically
evaluated
or
updated
since
last
consensus
conference
1998.MethodsThe
2012
International
Tuberous
Sclerosis
Complex
Consensus
Group,
comprising
79
specialists
from
14
countries,
was
organized
into
12
subcommittees,
each
led
by
a
clinician
with
advanced
expertise
relevant
subspecialty.
Each
subcommittee
focused
on
specific
disease
area
important
implications
charged
reviewing
prevalence
specificity
disease-associated
findings
their
impact
suspecting
confirming
complex.ResultsClinical
features
be
principal
means
diagnosis.
Key
changes
compared
1998
are
new
inclusion
genetic
testing
results
reducing
classes
three
(possible,
probable,
definite)
two
definite).
Additional
minor
criterion
were
for
additional
clarification
simplification.ConclusionsThe
Diagnostic
Criteria
provide
current,
using
best
available
evidence
establish
individuals.
Pediatric Neurology,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
49(4), P. 255 - 265
Published: Sept. 19, 2013
Tuberous
sclerosis
complex
is
a
genetic
disorder
affecting
every
organ
system,
but
disease
manifestations
vary
significantly
among
affected
individuals.
The
diverse
and
varied
presentations
progression
can
be
life-threatening
with
significant
impact
on
cost
quality
of
life.
Current
surveillance
management
practices
are
highly
variable
region
country,
reflective
the
fact
that
last
consensus
recommendations
occurred
in
1998
an
updated,
comprehensive
standard
lacking
incorporates
latest
scientific
evidence
current
best
clinical
practices.The
2012
International
Sclerosis
Complex
Consensus
Group,
comprising
79
specialists
from
14
countries,
was
organized
into
12
separate
subcommittees,
each
led
by
clinician
advanced
expertise
tuberous
relevant
medical
subspecialty.
Each
subcommittee
focused
specific
area
important
implications
charged
formulating
key
questions
to
address
within
its
focus
area,
reviewing
literature,
evaluating
strength
data,
providing
recommendation
accordingly.The
updated
for
summarized
here.
entire
lifespan
patient,
infancy
adulthood,
including
both
individuals
where
diagnosis
newly
made
as
well
already
established.The
Recommendations
provide
evidence-based,
standardized
approach
optimal
care
provided
complex.
Acta Neuropathologica,
Journal Year:
2010,
Volume and Issue:
119(6), P. 755 - 770
Published: March 2, 2010
Autism
is
characterized
by
a
broad
spectrum
of
clinical
manifestations
including
qualitative
impairments
in
social
interactions
and
communication,
repetitive
stereotyped
patterns
behavior.
Abnormal
acceleration
brain
growth
early
childhood,
signs
slower
neurons,
minicolumn
developmental
abnormalities
suggest
multiregional
alterations.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
detect
the
focal
defects
identify
regions
that
are
prone
alterations
autism.
Formalin-fixed
hemispheres
13
autistic
(4–60
years
age)
14
age-matched
control
subjects
were
embedded
celloidin
cut
into
200-μm-thick
coronal
sections,
which
stained
with
cresyl
violet
used
for
neuropathological
evaluation.
Thickening
subependymal
cell
layer
two
brains
nodular
dysplasia
one
indicative
active
neurogenesis
children.
Subcortical,
periventricular,
hippocampal
cerebellar
heterotopias
detected
four
(31%)
reflect
abnormal
neuronal
migration.
Multifocal
cerebral
resulted
local
distortion
cytoarchitecture
neocortex
(31%),
entorhinal
cortex
(15%),
cornu
Ammonis
dentate
gyrus
brains.
Cerebellar
flocculonodular
six
(46%),
vermis
case,
hypoplasia
subject
indicate
failure
development
62%
subjects.
Detection
only
changes
12
examined
(92%)
reflects
dysregulation
neurogenesis,
migration
maturation
autism,
may
contribute
heterogeneity
phenotype.
PLoS Genetics,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
11(11), P. e1005637 - e1005637
Published: Nov. 5, 2015
Tuberous
sclerosis
complex
(TSC)
is
an
autosomal
dominant
tumor
suppressor
gene
syndrome
due
to
germline
mutations
in
either
TSC1
or
TSC2.
10–15%
of
TSC
individuals
have
no
mutation
identified
(NMI)
after
thorough
conventional
molecular
diagnostic
assessment.
53
subjects
who
were
NMI
studied
using
next
generation
sequencing
search
for
these
genes.
Blood/saliva
DNA
including
parental
samples
available
from
all
subjects,
and
skin
biopsy
was
six
subjects.
We
45
(85%).
Mosaicism
observed
the
majority
(26
45,
58%),
intronic
also
unusually
common,
seen
18
(40%).
Seventeen
(38%)
at
allele
frequency
<
5%,
five
1%,
two
biopsies
only,
not
appreciable
blood
saliva
DNA.
These
findings
illuminate
extent
mosaicism
TSC,
indicate
importance
full
coverage
detection,
show
that
analysis
TSC-related
tumors
can
increase
detection
rate,
it
likely
a
third
exists,
enable
provision
genetic
counseling
substantial
population
are
currently
NMI.
F1000Research,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 2078 - 2078
Published: Aug. 25, 2016
The
mammalian
target
of
rapamycin,
mTOR,
plays
key
roles
in
cell
growth
and
proliferation,
acting
at
the
catalytic
subunit
two
protein
kinase
complexes:
mTOR
complexes
1
2
(mTORC1/2).
mTORC1
signaling
is
switched
on
by
several
oncogenic
pathways
accordingly
hyperactive
majority
cancers.
Inhibiting
has
therefore
attracted
great
attention
as
an
anti-cancer
therapy.
However,
progress
using
inhibitors
therapeutic
agents
oncology
been
limited
a
number
factors,
including
fact
that
classic
inhibitor,
inhibits
only
some
effects
mTOR;
existence
feedback
loops;
crucial
importance
normal
physiology.