[Molecular basis of spinal muscular atrophy: th SMN gene].

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease characterized by degeneration and loss of motor neurons of the anterior horn of the spinal cord. The clinical manifestations include proximal symmetric weakness and progressive atrophy of muscle. SMA is classified by age of onset, severity of symptoms, and evolution in three groups: type I, severe or Werdnig-Hoffmann disease, type II or...

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