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AUTS2

Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens

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AUTS2, activator of transcription and developmental regulator is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AUTS2 gene.

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This gene has been implicated in neurodevelopment and as a candidate gene for numerous neurological disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, and developmental delay. Mutations in this gene have also been associated with non-neurological disorders, such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, aging of the skin, early-onset androgenetic alopecia, and certain cancers.

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