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Age at onset variance analysis in spinocerebellar ataxias: A study in a Dutch–French cohort
3 Mar 2005
Abstract excerpt
In dominant spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs), the issue of whether non-CAG dependent factors contribute to onset age remains unsettled. Data on SCA genotype, onset age, normal/expanded CAG repeat length, sex of the patient and transmitting parent, and family details were available from 802 patients. Based on the model [log(10) (age at onset) = k - b CAG(exp) + epsilon], we examined changes in adjusted R(2) and...
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