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Key Protein Segment Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders Revealed

5/24/2025

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Institute for Basic Science reveals that the mini-exon B segment of the PTP? protein plays a vital role in neuron synapse formation. When this four-amino acid segment was removed in mice, it resulted in decreased survival rates and anxiety-like behaviors, shedding light on its connection to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Institute for Basic Science reveals that the mini-exon B segment of the PTP? protein plays a vital role in neuron synapse formation. When this four-amino acid segment was removed in mice, it resulted in decreased survival rates and anxiety-like behaviors, shedding light on its connection to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.