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Localization and mutation detection for paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis.
Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN - 1 Feb 2008
Du Te, Feng Bin, Wang Xin, Mao Wei, Zhu Xilin, Li Liping, Sun Bei, Niu Nifang, Liu Yang, Wang Yuping, Chen Biao, Cai Xingqiu, Liu Ying
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis (PKC) is an autosomal-dominant movement disorder characterized by attacks of paroxysmal involuntary movements. To date, the causative gene has not been discovered. PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to localize the causative region and detect the causative mutation. METHODS: A PKC family including 16 subjects (5 cases and 11 controls) in Zhejiang Province was...
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