Publications by authors named "R Ejaz"

Article Synopsis
  • Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the TSC1 and TSC2 genes, leading to benign tumors and associated neuropsychiatric disorders and epilepsy, with TSC2 mutations usually resulting in more severe symptoms.
  • A study was conducted on a 13-year-old patient and three family members with a specific TSC2 variant (R905Q), revealing a range of symptoms from severe epilepsy to mild dermatological features, highlighting the variant's unusual milder effects in some cases.
  • The findings suggest the need for genetic testing in individuals with severe epilepsy, as the TSC2 R905Q variant can present without typical neurological signs, and it also underscores the significance of
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Disorders of developmental delay can occur from pathogenic variants in genes responsible for epigenetic regulation. Heterozygous and biallelic pathogenic variants in TET3 have recently been described in TET3-related Beck-Fahrner syndrome (TET3-BEFAHRS), representing an autosomal dominant disorder with variable expressivity. Typical features include intellectual disability and developmental delay.

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Purpose Of Review: Artificial intelligence (AI), be it neuronal networks, machine learning or deep learning, has numerous beneficial effects on healthcare systems; however, its potential applications and diagnostic capabilities for immunologic diseases have yet to be explored. Understanding AI systems can help healthcare workers better assimilate artificial intelligence into their practice and unravel its potential in diagnostics, clinical research, and disease management.

Recent Findings: We reviewed recent advancements in AI systems and their integration in healthcare systems, along with their potential benefits in the diagnosis and management of diseases.

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Genomic manipulation of Yersinia ruckeri, a pathogen of salmonid fish species, is essential for understanding bacterial physiology and virulence. Here, we present a protocol for genomic recombineering in Y. ruckeri, a species reluctant to standard genomic engineering, using CRISPR Cas12a coupled with the λ Red system.

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The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway serves as a master regulator of cell growth, proliferation, and survival. Upregulation of the mTOR pathway has been shown to cause malformations of cortical development, medically refractory epilepsies, and neurodevelopmental disorders, collectively described as mTORopathies. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) serves as the prototypical mTORopathy.

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