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Molecular genetics of the NCLs -- status and perspectives.
Biochimica et biophysica acta - 1 Oct 2006
Siintola Eija, Lehesjoki Anna-Elina, Mole Sara E
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The neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs) are a group of inherited neurodegenerative disorders characterized by the accumulation of autofluorescent storage material in many cell types, including neurons. Most NCL subtypes are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and characterized clinically by epileptic seizures, progressive psychomotor decline, visual failure, variable age of onset, and premature death. To...
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