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Mutations in the lamin B1 gene are not present in multiple sclerosis.
European journal of neurology - 1 Apr 2009
Brussino A, D'Alfonso S, Cagnoli C, Di Gregorio E, Barberis M, Padovan S, Vaula G, Pinessi L, Squadrone S, Abete M C, Collimedaglia L, Guerini F R, Migone N, Brusco A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Whole gene duplication of the lamin B1 gene (LMNB1), encoding for a protein of the nuclear lamina, causes an adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy (ADLD). Clinical features of ADLD (onset in adult life, dysautonomic symptoms, followed by pyramidal and cerebellar dysfunctions) partially resemble those of multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly the primary-progressive form. Our aim was to test...
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