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Phenotypic heterogeneity of dopa-responsive dystonia in monozygotic twins.
Neurology - 24 Feb 2004
Grötzsch H, Schnorf H, Morris M A, Moix I, Horvath J, Prilipko O, Burkhard P R
Abstract excerpt
The clinical expression of dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) was found to be different in a pair of affected monozygotic twins. An earlier onset was associated with a more disabling course of disease. Whereas monozygosity was genetically proven, the search for pathogenic mutations in the GTP-cyclohydrolase-1 gene was negative. The contribution of environmental factors appeared minimal. Intrafamilial variability of...
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