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DYT16, a novel young-onset dystonia-parkinsonism disorder: identification of a segregating mutation in the stress-response protein PRKRA.
The Lancet. Neurology - 1 Mar 2008
Camargos Sarah, Scholz Sonja, Simón-Sánchez Javier, Paisán-Ruiz Coro, Lewis Patrick, Hernandez Dena, Ding Jinhui, Gibbs J Raphael, Cookson Mark R, Bras Jose, Guerreiro Rita, Oliveira Catarina Resende, Lees Andrew, Hardy John, Cardoso Francisco, Singleton Andrew B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Dystonia and parkinsonism may present as part of the same genetic disorder. Identification of the genetic mutations that underlie these diseases may help to shed light on the aetiological processes involved. METHODS: We identified two unrelated families with members with an apparent a...
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