WHO WE ARE
The ADNP Kids Research Foundation is the worlds first non-profit organization to fund research, publish papers and promote awareness for ADNP Syndrome. Established in 2016, we are a small grassroots charity solely ran by volunteers, fueled by families and the love for our children with this debilitating rare disorder.
We are a small but strong international patient focused organization with the largest collection of diagnosed patients worldwide, approximately 300. We are focused on building a strong and supportive ADNP community and advocate for the patients voice in research and treatment.
We strive to create a patient centered collaborative international research network with all stakeholders to find treatments and a cure for ADNP Syndrome.
OUR MISSION
To mission of our foundation is to advance the awareness and understanding of ADNP Syndrome by supporting and funding research for treatments and drug development, increasing awareness and scientific understanding, promoting individualized specialty care and protocol, supporting families and providing information to help all individuals with ADNP realize their full potential and have a better quality of life.
Our ADNP community has grown over the years as more children have been diagnosed around the world with ADNP Syndrome. We are so thankful for these families who have come on board and raised funds on behalf of the ADNP Kids Research Foundation in honor of their children. We are also grateful for the faithful and generous donations we have received from donors like you that has brought research and understanding of ADNP syndrome to where it is today. Because of these donations, we have been able to not only fund numerous studies, but have been able to fully fund our current Phase 2 FDA drug trial for the first treatment of ADNP Syndrome. We continue to push forward in hopes to fully fund Phase 3, as well as other very important research projects for ADNP Syndrome. THANK YOU!
ADNP SYNDROME
ADNP Syndrome (also known as Helsmoortel-VanDerAa Syndrome / HVDAS) is an extremely rare neurodevelopmental and autism genetic brain disorder caused by a mutation or deletion in the ADNP (Activity Dependent Neuroprotective Protein) gene.
The ADNP (activity dependent neuroprotective protein) gene is a crucial brain gene that is highly expressed. It affects brain formation, connectivity and development, as well as brain function and acts as protein-protecting nerve cells against electrical blockade (ie. protection against inability of nerve cells to communicate electrically). It codes for ADNP, a ubiquitously expressed protein involved in chromatin remodeling and synaptic function. Studies have identified ADNP as a regulator of axonal transport, dendritic spine plasticity and autophagy. The ADNP gene also affects many other organs and functions of the body.
Recent studies have placed the ADNP gene as a top single gene genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and accounts for approximately 0.2% of all cases of ASD. It is also the only known protein significantly decreasing in the serum of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
ADNP Syndrome can cause a multitude of problems with the neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal systems, as well as vision, hearing, growth, feeding and sleep. Developmentally, it can cause mild to severe delays in intelligence, speech and global motor planning, (including gross motor, fine motor and oral motor). It causes behavior disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a substantial proportion of cases. In fact, it is estimated: ADNP to be mutated in at least 0.17% of genetic autism cases, making it one of the most frequent ASD-associated genes known to date.
ADNP Syndrome is estimated to affect 1 in 27,000 children the United States and Europe. Males and females are both likely to be affected by this neuro-genetic disorder. (60% boys / 40% girls) However, the full extent of of ADNP Syndrome is still unknown.
The ADNP Kids Research Foundation is the worlds first non-profit organization to fund research, publish papers and promote awareness for ADNP Syndrome. Established in 2016, we are a small grassroots charity solely ran by volunteers, fueled by families and the love for our children with this debilitating rare disorder.
We are a small but strong international patient focused organization with the largest collection of diagnosed patients worldwide, approximately 300. We are focused on building a strong and supportive ADNP community and advocate for the patients voice in research and treatment.
We strive to create a patient centered collaborative international research network with all stakeholders to find treatments and a cure for ADNP Syndrome.
OUR MISSION
To mission of our foundation is to advance the awareness and understanding of ADNP Syndrome by supporting and funding research for treatments and drug development, increasing awareness and scientific understanding, promoting individualized specialty care and protocol, supporting families and providing information to help all individuals with ADNP realize their full potential and have a better quality of life.
Our ADNP community has grown over the years as more children have been diagnosed around the world with ADNP Syndrome. We are so thankful for these families who have come on board and raised funds on behalf of the ADNP Kids Research Foundation in honor of their children. We are also grateful for the faithful and generous donations we have received from donors like you that has brought research and understanding of ADNP syndrome to where it is today. Because of these donations, we have been able to not only fund numerous studies, but have been able to fully fund our current Phase 2 FDA drug trial for the first treatment of ADNP Syndrome. We continue to push forward in hopes to fully fund Phase 3, as well as other very important research projects for ADNP Syndrome. THANK YOU!
ADNP SYNDROME
ADNP Syndrome (also known as Helsmoortel-VanDerAa Syndrome / HVDAS) is an extremely rare neurodevelopmental and autism genetic brain disorder caused by a mutation or deletion in the ADNP (Activity Dependent Neuroprotective Protein) gene.
The ADNP (activity dependent neuroprotective protein) gene is a crucial brain gene that is highly expressed. It affects brain formation, connectivity and development, as well as brain function and acts as protein-protecting nerve cells against electrical blockade (ie. protection against inability of nerve cells to communicate electrically). It codes for ADNP, a ubiquitously expressed protein involved in chromatin remodeling and synaptic function. Studies have identified ADNP as a regulator of axonal transport, dendritic spine plasticity and autophagy. The ADNP gene also affects many other organs and functions of the body.
Recent studies have placed the ADNP gene as a top single gene genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and accounts for approximately 0.2% of all cases of ASD. It is also the only known protein significantly decreasing in the serum of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
ADNP Syndrome can cause a multitude of problems with the neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal systems, as well as vision, hearing, growth, feeding and sleep. Developmentally, it can cause mild to severe delays in intelligence, speech and global motor planning, (including gross motor, fine motor and oral motor). It causes behavior disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a substantial proportion of cases. In fact, it is estimated: ADNP to be mutated in at least 0.17% of genetic autism cases, making it one of the most frequent ASD-associated genes known to date.
ADNP Syndrome is estimated to affect 1 in 27,000 children the United States and Europe. Males and females are both likely to be affected by this neuro-genetic disorder. (60% boys / 40% girls) However, the full extent of of ADNP Syndrome is still unknown.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
There is currently no single gene test for ADNP Syndrome. It can be identified using Whole Exome or Whole Genome Sequencing, as well as lower cost genetic testing panels for neurodevelopmental and autism genetic disorders at many genetic labs such as GeneDx and Ambry Genetics.
There is currently no single gene test for ADNP Syndrome. It can be identified using Whole Exome or Whole Genome Sequencing, as well as lower cost genetic testing panels for neurodevelopmental and autism genetic disorders at many genetic labs such as GeneDx and Ambry Genetics.
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We are committed to finding those who can contribute and assist in researching new treatments, pharmaceuticals and gene therapy to help ADNP children reach their full potential and live a better life". Sandra Sermone, Founder & President, ADNP Kids Research Foundation
OUR ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH PARTNERS
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