TANC2
Below is a summary for the TANC2 gene observed in research publications. This is not meant to take the place of medical advice.
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The online Gene Guide includes more information about TANC2 such as the chance of having another child with this condition, behavior and development concerns linked to TANC2-related syndrome or specialists to consider for people with this condition. Share this resource with family members or your clinical providers.
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What is TANC2-related Syndrome?
TANC2-related syndrome happens when there are changes to the TANC2 gene. These changes can keep the gene from working as it should.
Key Role
The TANC2 gene helps to control the connections between brain cells.
Symptoms
Because the TANC2 gene is important in the development and function of brain cells, many people who have TANC2-related syndrome have:
- Autism
- Intellectual disability
- Delayed language
- Delayed motor development
- Seizures
How many people have TANC2-related syndrome?
As of 2019, about 20 people in the world with changes in the TANC2 gene had been described in medical research. The first case of TANC2-related syndrome was described in 2019. Scientists expect to find more people who have the syndrome as access to genetic testing improves.
Support Resources
- Simons Searchlight Community – TANC2 Facebook group
- TANC2 – Private Facebook group
- Geisinger Developmental Brain Disorder Gene Database – TANC2
GeneReviews
GeneReviews are a great resource to bring to your child’s clinicians. These publications provide a summary of current research on genetic conditions and information on ongoing care. There is currently no GeneReviews for TANC2.
Research Article Summaries
We currently do not have any article summaries for TANC2, but we add resources to our website as they become available. The information available about TANC2 is limited, and families and doctors share a critical need for more information. As we learn more from children who have this gene change, we expect our list of resources and information to grow. Full versions of published research articles can be found on PubMed. PubMed is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) online database that is free. It has a collection of both medical and scientific research articles. A PubMed search for TANC2 articles can be found here. You can also visit the Simons Foundation’s SFARI Gene website to see information for researchers about this gene.
Research Opportunities
Simons Searchlight
Help the Simons Searchlight team learn more about TANC2 genetic changes by taking part in our research. You can learn more about the project and sign up here.
External Research Opportunity: FaceMatch
FaceMatch is a platform that helps parents and doctors contribute to an international secure image database of both undiagnosed and diagnosed children across the globe. *This study is not affiliated with Simons Searchlight. Learn more about FaceMatch.
Family Stories
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