A novel SOD1 gene mutation in a Korean family with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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BACKGROUND: Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene mutations are responsible for approximately 20% of all familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cases. However, these cases, especially those with SOD1 gene mutations, have not been reported in Korea. OBJECTIVES: The SOD1 gene in Korean family with ALS was screened for potential mutations and the clinical data was collected. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The clinical...

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