What is Smith Magenis Syndrome (SMS)? Chris Blanchard School of Biomedical Sciences Charles Sturt University
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What is SMS?
Smith Magenis Syndrome Micro deletion in chromosome 17 Occurrence: 1/16, /25,000 Can be caused by unequal crossing- over during meiosis
Unequal crossing over
SMS Deletions RAI1
Clinical Manifestations of SMS
Melatonin production is limited to night time in all species Biological maker of the circadian clock Melatonin
Melatonin secretion in SMS
‘The Perfect Storm’ TANTRUMS (-) BEHAVIOR Daytime Melatonin Sleep Debt School & Family Expectations (Anxiety) Sensory issues
What is the solution?