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Gutmann DH, Anastasaki C, Gupta A, Hou Y, Morris SM, Payne JM, Raber J, Tomchik SM, Van Aelst L, Walker JA, Yohay KH. Cognition and behavior in neurofibromatosis type 1: report and perspective from the Cognition and Behavior in NF1 (CABIN) Task Force. Genes Dev 2025; 39:541-554. [PMID: 40127956 PMCID: PMC12047663 DOI: 10.1101/gad.352629.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2025]
Abstract
Individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) are prone to the evolution of neurodevelopmental symptomatology including motor delays, learning disabilities, autism, and attention deficits. Caused by heterozygous germline mutations in the NF1 gene, this monogenic condition offers unique opportunities to study the genetic etiologies for neurodevelopmental disorders and the mechanisms that underlie their formation. Although numerous small animal models have been generated to elucidate the causes of these alterations, there is little consensus on how to align preclinical observations with clinical outcomes, harmonize findings across species, and consolidate these insights to chart a cohesive path forward. Capitalizing on expertise from clinicians; human, animal, and cellular model research scientists; and bioinformatics researchers, the first Cognition and Behavior in NF1 (CABIN) meeting was convened at the Banbury Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in October 2024. This Perspective summarizes the state of our understanding and a proposed plan for future investigation and exploration to improve the quality of life of those with NF1.
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Affiliation(s)
- David H Gutmann
- Department of Neurology, Data Science, and Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA;
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- Department of Neurology, Data Science, and Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
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- Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, USA
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- Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI), Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland 21211, USA
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Department of Behavioral Neuroscience, Division of Neuroscience, Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon 97296, USA
- Department of Neurology, Division of Neuroscience, Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon 97296, USA
- Department of Radiation Medicine, Division of Neuroscience, Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon 97296, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
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- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724, USA
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- Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 12114, USA
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- Department of Neurology, New York University Langone, New York, New York 10017, USA
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