Abstract
Warburg Micro syndrome (WARBM1) is a severe autosomal recessive disorder characterized by developmental abnormalities of the eye and central nervous system and by microgenitalia. We identified homozygous inactivating mutations in RAB3GAP, encoding RAB3 GTPase activating protein, a key regulator of the Rab3 pathway implicated in exocytic release of neurotransmitters and hormones, in 12 families with Micro syndrome. We hypothesize that the underlying pathogenesis of Micro syndrome is a failure of exocytic release of ocular and neurodevelopmental trophic factors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 221-223 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Nature Genetics |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 6 Feb 2005 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2005 |