Adult brain needs Rett protein needed for proper neuron function
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 14:30
in Health & Medicine
Girls born with dysfunctional MeCP2 (methyl-CpG-binding protein 2) develop Rett syndrome, a neurological disorder. Too much MeCP2 can cause spasticity or developmental delay with autism-like symptoms in boys. Now, researchers have found that the neuron needs a steady supply of this protein for its entire existence.