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Mutation in the senataxin gene found in a patient affected by familial ALS with juvenile onset and slow progression.

Authors :
Avemaria F
Lunetta C
Tarlarini C
Mosca L
Maestri E
Marocchi A
Melazzini M
Penco S
Corbo M
Source :
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : official publication of the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases [Amyotroph Lateral Scler] 2011 May; Vol. 12 (3), pp. 228-30. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Mar 28.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

We report an Italian male with juvenile onset familial disease characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of four limbs and prolonged survival. Diagnostic work-up revealed the diffuse involvement of central and peripheral motor neurons. Genetic analysis revealed a L389S mutation in the senataxin (SETX) gene.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1471-180X
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : official publication of the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21438761
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/17482968.2011.566930