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Mutations in senataxin responsible for Quebec cluster of ataxia with neuropathy.
Annals of neurology - 1 Mar 2005
Duquette Antoine, Roddier Katel, McNabb-Baltar Julia, Gosselin Isabelle, St-Denis Anik, Dicaire Marie-Josée, Loisel Lina, Labuda Damian, Marchand Luc, Mathieu Jean, Bouchard Jean-Pierre, Brais Bernard
Abstract excerpt
Senataxin recently was identified as the mutated gene in ataxia-oculomotor apraxia 2, which is characterized by ataxia, oculomotor apraxia, and increased alpha-fetoprotein levels. In this study, we evaluated 24 ataxic patients from 10 French-Canadian families. All cases have a homogeneous phenotype consisting of a progressive ataxia appearing between 2 and 20 (mean age, 14.8) years of age with associated...
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