Article
ALS with variable phenotypes in a six-generation family caused by leu144phe mutation in the SOD1 gene.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Oct 2001
Masè G, Ros S, Gemma A, Bonfigli L, Carraro N, Cazzato G, Rolfo M, Zanconati F, Sepcic J, Jurjevic A, Pirulli D, Boniotto M, Zezlina S, Crovella S, Amoroso A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological disorder. The mutations of Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase gene (SOD1) are responsible for familial ALS. We investigated a large family of Istro-Rumanian origin characterized by an autosomal dominant ALS occurring in 18 cases (three of which are still alive) throughout six generations. METHODS: Clinical data were available for nine patients...
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