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Natural history of adult-onset eIF2B-related disorders: a multi-centric survey of 16 cases.
Brain : a journal of neurology - 1 Aug 2009
Labauge Pierre, Horzinski Laetitia, Ayrignac Xavier, Blanc Pierre, Vukusic Sandra, Rodriguez Diana, Mauguiere Francois, Peter Laure, Goizet Cyril, Bouhour Francoise, Denier Christian, Confavreux Christian, Obadia Michael, Blanc Frederic, de Sèze Jérome, Fogli Anne, Boespflug-Tanguy Odile
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in one of the five eukaryotic initiation factor 2B genes (EIF2B1-5) were first described in childhood ataxia with cerebral hypomyelination--vanishing white matter syndrome. The syndrome is characterized by (i) cerebellar and pyramidal signs in children aged 2-5 years; (ii) extensive cav...
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