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Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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A Case of Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome in a Child
Yi Zhenghao et al., World Journal of Clinical Medicine (5 August 2026)
https://doi.org/10.57237/j.wjcm.2026.02.002
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Truncated ASXL3 Alters Chromatin Accessibility and Epigenetic Landscape in Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome Suggesting a Gain-of-Function Etiology
Nofar Mor et al., medRxiv (5 August 2026)
https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.08.04.26359647
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Subclinical Seizures Contributing to Behavioral Symptoms in Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome (ASXL3 Mutation): Improvement with Levetiracetam and Associated Metabolic Findings (P10-10.005)
X W Wang et al., Neurology (9 June 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000215078
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Studying Familial Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome Due to a Novel
Mariano Daiana et al., Children (Basel, Switzerland) (27 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42194125/
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Speech and Language Development of Two Brothers With Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome: Phenotypic and Bioinformatic Support for a Cerebellar ASXL3 Hypothesis.
Peter Beate et al., American journal of medical genetics. Part A (1 January 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40891523/
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Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome
Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by changes in the ASXL3 gene. It usually causes low muscle tone, feeding difficulties and poor weight gain in infancy, followed by developmental delay, intellectual disability, limited speech and distinctive facial features. Autistic features and seizures can occur. Care is supportive, with therapies, feeding support and monitoring of growth and development.
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There is not much recent research on Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome, so this page includes research published since 2015. Most pages on RareWays start at 2020.
Most Recent Research
Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome (BRPS) is a rare autosomal dominant multisystem developmental disorder caused by loss-of-function variants in the additional sex combs-like 3 (ASXL3) gene. With few cases reported worldwide, its clinical manifestations during infancy lack specificity, rendering it highly susceptible to missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.This paper reports the clinical diagnosis and treatment process of a child with BRPS. Through integration of genetic testing results, pathological characteristics analysis, and a literature review, this article discusses explore the clinical features, diagnostic key points, and management strategies of this disease. The patient is a 5-month-and-8-day-old male infant, admitted with the chief complaint of "feeding difficulty for 5 months, aggravated in the past 3 days." He presented with pauses during feeding and frequent choking since the neonatal period, accompanied by chronically inadequate milk intake. Physical examination revealed slow weight gain and developmental delay compared with age-matched peers. After completing relevant examinations, infectious diseases, anatomical gastrointestinal malformations, cow’s milk protein allergy and common metabolic disorders were excluded. Whole-exome high-throughput sequencing identified a heterozygous variant c.3380_3381insT (p.R1128Pfs*22) in the additional sex combs-like 3 (ASXL3) gene. Combined with the clinical phenotype and imaging manifestations, the findings met the diagnostic criteria for BRPS. Currently, the infant is receiving nasogastric tube feeding at home, but vomiting and reflux remain significant during feeding, with poor responsiveness. By analyzing the clinical characteristics and genetic test results of this case along with a systematic literature review, this study aims to enhance clinicians' understanding of the disease and improve early diagnostic ability, facilitate timely genetic testing in children suspected of developmental delay with intractable feeding difficulties, and support early recognition of BRPS as well as long-term standardized symptomatic intervention. Bainbridge-Ropers综合征(Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome,BRPS)是额外性梳样蛋白3(additional sex combs-like 3, ASXL3)基因功能缺失变异诱发的罕见常染色体显性遗传多系统发育疾病,全球病例报道较少,婴儿期临床表现缺乏特异性,极易发生漏诊、误诊。本文报道1例儿童BRPS的临床诊疗过程,并结合基因检测结果、病理特征分析探讨该病的临床特征、诊断要点及诊疗策略。男性患儿,5月8天,因“喂养困难5月,加重3天”而收治入院。自新生儿期即存在吃奶停顿、频繁呛咳,奶量摄入长期不足,体格检查示体重增长缓慢、生长发育落后于同龄儿;完善相关检查后,可排除感染、消化道解剖畸形、牛奶蛋白过敏及常见代谢缺陷类疾病,经全外显子组高通量测序检测发现患儿ASXL3基因c.3380_3381insT(p.R1128Pfs*22)杂合变异,结合其临床表型及影像表现符合BRPS诊断标准。目前患儿于家中鼻饲喂养中,但喂养过程中患儿呕吐、反流仍较明显,反应欠佳。本研究通过分析该病例的临床特征与基因检测结果,结合相关文献系统回顾,旨在提高临床医师对该疾病的认知水平及早期诊断能力,推动疑似发育迟缓伴顽固性喂养困难患儿尽早开展基因检测,实现该疾病的早期识别与长期规范化对症干预。
Common Questions
What is Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome?
Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by changes in the ASXL3 gene. It usually causes low muscle tone, feeding difficulties and poor weight gain in infancy, followed by developmental delay, intellectual disability, limited speech and distinctive facial features. Autistic features and seizures can occur. Care is supportive, with therapies, feeding support and monitoring of growth and development.
How many clinical trials are available for Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome?
RareWays currently indexes 1 clinical trial for Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
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