Novel and recurrent CNVs in 11 multiplex families with Autism were identified.
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A novel loss of copy number CNV affecting intron 2 of CLSTN2 gene was detected in 2 autistic families.
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CLSTN2 gene encodes synaptic protein calsyntenin 2.
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CLSTN2 is expressed exclusively in the brain.
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Multiple evidence shows that calsyntenins are essential for learning.
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