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The geographical and ethnic distribution of the D90A CuZn-SOD mutation in the Russian Federation.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other motor neuron disorders : official publication of the World Federation of Neurology, Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases - 1 Jun 2001
Andersen P M, Spitsyn V A, Makarov S V, Nilsson L, Kravchuk O I, Bychkovskaya L S, Marklund S L
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INTRODUCTION: Mutations in the gene encoding the free radical scavenging enzyme CuZn-superoxide dismutase have been associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Ninety-eight mutations have been found worldwide in patients with ALS, all but one showing a dominant pattern of inheritance. Th...
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