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Advances in Huntington's disease diagnostics: development of a standard reference material.
Expert review of molecular diagnostics - 1 Jul 2006
Levin Barbara C, Richie Kristy L, Jakupciak John P
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Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects four to seven individuals per 100,000. The onset of symptoms usually begins in middle age, although approximately 5% become symptomatic as juveniles. Death occurs approximately 15 years following the onset of symptoms, which include choreic movements, cognitive decline and psychiatric changes. HD is an autosomal dominant inherited disease that...
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