Genetics of Rett Syndrome and Rett-Like Phenotypes: From Gene Discovery to Management and Treatment

Dear Colleagues, 

Rett syndrome and Rett-like phenotypes are rare neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by the impaired development of the nervous system in addition to epilepsy with various ages of onset, accompanied by a series of variable—and not yet fully understood—systemic manifestations.

Recent advances in genomic medicine, multi-omics approaches and cellular models have been instrumental in discovering new genes associated with Rett and Rett-like phenotypes as well as in exploring the phenotype and the biological mechanisms underlying these disorders, paving the path to potential treatments. 

This Special Issue in Genes will focus on the genetic basis of Rett syndrome and recently discovered genes causing Rett-like phenotypes, in addition to a better understanding of the associated phenotypes and potential therapeutic targets for these conditions.

We welcome articles in the form of original research, brief reports and literature reviews that focus on the discovery of genetic variants related to Rett syndrome or Rett-like phenotypes, studies on cellular models, studies that apply multi-omics approaches and research on genotype–phenotype correlations as well as management in patients with Rett and Rett-like phenotypes.

Dr. Aglaia Vignoli
Dr. Angela Peron
Guest Editors

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