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Metachromatic leukodystrophy - mutation analysis provides further evidence of genotype-phenotype correlation.
Clinical genetics - 1 Oct 2008
Biffi A, Cesani M, Fumagalli F, Del Carro U, Baldoli C, Canale S, Gerevini S, Amadio S, Falautano M, Rovelli A, Comi G, Roncarolo M G, Sessa M
Abstract excerpt
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare lysosomal storage disorder resulting from the inherited deficiency of the arylsulfatase A (ARSA) enzyme. Currently, no valid therapeutic options are available for affected patients. A thorough knowledge of disease progression in its diverse clinical variants, together with the identification of reliable prognostic factors, could be instrumental in accurate patient...
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