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SOD1 mutations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Results from a multicenter Italian study.
Journal of neurology - 1 Jul 2005
Battistini Stefania, Giannini Fabio, Greco Giuseppe, Bibbò Giuseppe, Ferrera Loreta, Marini Valeria, Causarano Renzo, Casula Michela, Lando Giuliana, Patrosso Maria Cristina, Caponnetto Claudia, Origone Paola, Marocchi Alessandro, Del Corona Alberto, Siciliano Gabriele, Carrera Paola, Mascia Vincenzo, Giagheddu Marcello, Carcassi Carlo, Orrù Sandro, Garrè Cecilia, Penco Silvana
Abstract excerpt
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the most common form among motoneuron diseases, is characterized by a progressive neurodegenerative process involving motor neurons in the motor cortex, brain stem and spinal cord. Sporadic (SALS) accounts for the majority of patients but in about 10% of ALS cases the disease is inherited (FALS), usually as an autosomal dominant trait. In the present study we show the results...
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