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Symbol:MECP2
Name(s):methyl CpG binding protein 2 (Rett syndrome)
Type:protein-coding
Organism:Homo sapiens
Synonyms:AUTSX3, DKFZp686A24160, MRX16, MRX79, MRXS13, MRXSL, PPMX, RTS, RTT
Links: Pubmed, Entrez Gene, GeneCards, Map Viewer.

Gene Information from Publications

Publication Link Summary of findings
18310203 Observational study of gene-disease association. (HuGE Navigator)
18320046 Observational study of gene-disease association. (HuGE Navigator)
18332345 Observational study of gene-disease association. (HuGE Navigator)
17881312 Homozygosity for MECP2 gene is associated with Rett syndrome
18190595 This result suggests that mechanisms other than X chromosome inactivation may contribute to the phenotypic heterogeneity associated with MECP2 mutations.
11055898 Observational study of genetic testing. (HuGE Navigator)
12030010 Observational study of genotype prevalence. (HuGE Navigator)
12075485 Observational study of gene-disease association. (HuGE Navigator)
12111644 Observational study of genotype prevalence. (HuGE Navigator)
12180070 Observational study of genotype prevalence. (HuGE Navigator)

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Interacting gene products

Interaction Type Gene 1 Gene 2 Interaction description Complex Publication Link
BINDhigh-mobility group box 1methyl CpG binding protein 2 isoform 1HMGB1 interacts with MECP2. This interaction was modelled on a demonstrated interaction between rat HMGB1 and human MECP2.-Pubmed
HPRDMethyl CpG binding protein 2PRPF40A protein--Pubmed
BINDmethyl CpG binding protein 2 isoform 1-MeCP2 interacts with Brm.-Pubmed
HPRDmethyl CpG binding protein 2 isoform 1v-ski sarcoma viral oncogene homolog--Pubmed
HPRDmethyl CpG binding protein 2 isoform 1v-ski sarcoma viral oncogene homolog--Pubmed
HPRDmethyl CpG binding protein 2 isoform 1nuclear receptor co-repressor 1--Pubmed
HPRDmethyl CpG binding protein 2 isoform 1nuclear receptor co-repressor 1--Pubmed

Recent Publications on MECP2:

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Survival Motor Neuron Gene 2 Silencing by DNA Methylation Correlates with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Disease Severity and can be Bypassed by Histone Deacetylase Inhibition.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a common neuromuscular disorder, is caused...
31st October, 2008
Institute of Human Genetics; Institute of Genetics, and Center for Hum Mol Genet. 2008 Oct 29.
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Specific association between the Methyl-CpG binding domain protein 2 and the hypermethylated region of the human telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter in cancer cells.
Human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) is expressed in most cancer...
28th October, 2008
INSERM, U590, Lyon, F-69008, France. Carcinogenesis. 2008 Oct 24.
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Activity-dependent NR2B expression is mediated by MeCP2-dependent epigenetic regulation.
Different NR2 subunits (NR2A-D) of NMDA receptors confer distinct...
28th October, 2008
School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2008 Oct 23.
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Rett Syndrome: From the Gene to the Disease.
Rett syndrome (RTT, MIM No. 312750) is a progressive neurodevelopmental...
25th October, 2008
Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Division of Molecular Medicine, Zagreb, Eur Neurol. 2008 Oct 24;61(1):3-10.
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Gene symbol: MECP2. Disease: Rett syndrome.
Xq28 duplications encompassing MECP2 have been described in male patients...
25th October, 2008
First School of Medicine Charles University, Department of Pediatrics, Ke Hum Genet. 2008 Oct;124(3):315.

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BioNews Results for MECP2

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Structural variation in Xq28: MECP2 duplications in 1% of patients with unexplained XLMR and in 2% of male pat
Nature:  Nov 5 2008 12:05PM Matching: mecp2
Unraveling the Mysteries of Rett Syndrome and the Brain
DiGiTAL50:  Oct 8 2008 6:55AM Matching: mecp2
Unraveling the Mysteries of Rett Syndrome and the Brain
Pharma Live:  Oct 7 2008 6:12PM Matching: mecp2
Unraveling the Mysteries of Rett Syndrome and the Brain
Genetic Engineering News:  Oct 7 2008 6:04PM Matching: mecp2

Clinical Trials:

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Genetic and Physical Characteristics of Rett Syndrome
Rett Syndrome

Patents:

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US Patent No.Title
6919204 Modulation of gene expression using localization domains
7074571 Serine carboxypeptidase hx (SCPhx) and compositions thereof
7074901 Isolated human vCOL16A1 polypeptide and fragments thereof
7094876 Human cDNAs and proteins and uses thereof
7097978 Screening methods based on isolating a collection of polynucleotides corresponding to accessible regions of chromatin

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MECP2 results (if any) from reagent suppliers

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MeCP2 antibody - ChIP Grade (ab2828) datasheet | Abcam
Rabbit polyclonal to MeCP2 - ChIP Grade. DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian ...
http://www.abcam.com/index.html?datasheet=2828...

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MECP2 Antibody Methyl CpG binding protein 2
MECP2 antibody can be stored at 4C for short term (weeks) and -20C for long term .,
http://www.prosci-inc.com/shop/catalog1/MECP2-Antibody-p-167...

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M9317 Anti MeCP2 antibody produced in rabbit ~0.6 mg/mL, affinity ...
M9317 Anti-MeCP2 antibody produced in rabbit ~0.6 mg/mL, affinity isolated antibody, buffered aqueous solution.
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/search/ProductDetail/SIG...

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MeCP2 antibodies | Abcam
MeCP2 antibodies. ... MeCP2 antibody - ChIP Grade. IP, WB, ICC/IF, ChIP. Images · Customer Abreviews: 3 stars (out of 5) Customer Abreviews: 3 stars (out of ...
http://www.abcam.com/index.html?t=7463&pt=1&c=558...

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Phospho-MECP2-pS292 Antibody
Phospho-MECP2-pS292 Antibody. Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab) ... Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2; MeCP-2 protein; MeCP2; MECP2; ...
http://www.abgent.com/catalog_no/AP3157a...

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MeCP2 (N-17) Antibody sc-5755
See how others have used MeCP2 (N-17): sc-5755 and or MeCP2 (N-17) ... Western blot analysis of MeCP2 expression in Jurkat (A) and K-562 (B) nuclear ...
http://www.scbt.com/datasheet-5755-mecp2-n-17-antibody.html...

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Phospho-MECP2-pS292 Antibody Blocking Peptide
Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2; MeCP-2 protein; MeCP2; MECP2; ... Related Products . AP3157a: Phospho-MECP2-pS292 Antibody. related Data Rewards Program ...
http://www.abgent.com/products/catalog_no/BP3157a...

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MeCP2 antibody [Mec-168] (ab50005) datasheet | Abcam
Mouse monoclonal [Mec-168] to MeCP2. DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian development.
http://www.abcam.com/index.html?datasheet=50005...

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M7443 Monoclonal Anti MeCP2 antibody produced in mouse clone Men-8 ...
M7443 Monoclonal Anti-MeCP2 antibody produced in mouse clone Men-8, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution.
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/search/ProductDetail/SIG...

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MeCP2 Antibody (C-term)
MeCP2 Antibody (C-term). Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab) ... Methyl- CpG-binding protein 2; MeCP-2 protein; MeCP2; MECP2; ...
http://www.abgent.com/products/catalog_no/AP2545b...

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