Post-translational modifications of methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2) are important for its function and dysfunction in Rett syndrome. Here, Tai et al. show a functional interaction between MeCP2 SUMOylation and phosphorylation in rodent behavior and synaptic plasticity.
- Derek J. C. Tai
- Yen C. Liu
- Eminy H. Y. Lee