On this page, you will find information about a genetic change that was identified in a UDN participant. We are trying to find others with the same or similar condition.
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A change in this gene was identified in a female, age 5, with brain abnormalities, flow of urine from bladder to kidneys (vesicoureteral reflux), global developmental delay and atrial septal defect (read full description).
Sep 28, 2021
chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 2
The CHD2 gene codes for a member of the chromodomain helicase DNA-binding family of proteins. These proteins regulate gene expression through chromatin remodeling (Carvill et al., 2013).
Changes in the CHD2 gene have been found in individuals with childhood-onset epileptic encephalopathy (OMIM).
The following de novo genetic change was also identified in a UDN participant. In addition to this change, there is a nearby deletion of the non-coding gene CHASERR. These changes may cause overexpression of CHD2 leading to the participant’s symptoms.
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