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New insight into the protein mutations that cause Rett syndrome

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New study sheds light on how protein, MeCP2, interacts with DNA and chromatin.

Findings bolster the idea that the functions of this protein are more centered on nucleosomes, rather than other forms of DNA.

The findings could open up new avenues for Rett syndrome therapies.

"Our findings highlight how basic research can help the clinical community better understand a disease," says Gabriella N. L. Chua , John W. Watters , Paul Dominic B. Olinares , Lauren E. Vostal , Joshua A. Luo , Brian T. Chait , Shixin Liu .

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