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Refinement of the SPG9 locus on chromosome 10q23.3-24.2 and exclusion of candidate genes.
European journal of neurology - 1 May 2008
Panza E, Pippucci T, Cusano R, Lo Nigro C, Pradella L, Contardi S, Rouleau G A, Stevanin G, Ravazzolo R, Liguori R, Montagna P, Romeo G, Seri M
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSPs) are a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders, characterized by a progressive spasticity of the lower limbs. So far, 33 different loci (SPGs) have been mapped and the 15 genes responsible have been identified. We mapped a locus responsible for a form of spastic paraplegia, complicated by bilateral cataracts, gastroesophageal reflux with...
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