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Spectrum of Mutations in Biopsy-Proven CADASIL
1 Jul 2005
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BACKGROUND: Mutations in the NOTCH3 gene are the cause of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL), which is an important cause of stroke in young adults. Mutations are typically located within epidermal growth factor-like repeat domains in the extracellular part of the Notch3 receptor. Identification of the mutation is critical for genetic counseling...
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