Med23

MED23 is a gene that plays a role in brain development. Mutations in MED23 cause difficulty swallowing, screaming spells, reflux, and gastrointestinal problems in infants. Children with MED23 gene mutations have profound learning and developmental delays impairing muscle control, mobility, communication, and speech.  MED23 gene mutations do not cause changes in growth or physical appearance. MED23 is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion.