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Investigation of the Prader-Willi syndrome protein MAGEL2 in the regulation of Forkhead box transcription factor FOXO1
DownloadSpring 2013
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a genetic disorder resulting from the loss of expression of multiple genes including MAGEL2, is characterized by hyperphagia and childhood-onset obesity. These symptoms point to dysfunction in the regulation of energy homeostasis. Magel2 is highly expressed in the...
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The Role of MAGEL2 in Ubiquitination Pathways and its Contribution to Prader-Willi and Schaaf-Yang Syndromes
DownloadFall 2019
The MAGEL2 gene is implicated in two neurodevelopmental disorders: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Schaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS). PWS is characterized by intellectual disability, obesity, poor muscle tone, distinct facial features, excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakening. PWS is a...