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Functional characterization of a novel mutation in TITF-1 in a patient with benign hereditary chorea.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Jan 2008
Provenzano Claudia, Veneziano Liana, Appleton Richard, Frontali Marina, Civitareale Donato
Abstract excerpt
Benign hereditary chorea (BHC) is an autosomal dominant disorder of early onset characterised by non progressive choreic movements with normal cognitive function occasionally associated with hypothyroidism and respiratory problems. Numerous pieces of evidence link BHC with TITF-1/NKX2.1 gene mutations. We studied a patient with a familial benign hereditary chorea and normal thyroid and respiratory function....
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