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Mutations in SACS cause atypical and late-onset forms of ARSACS.
Neurology - 28 Sept 2010
Baets J, Deconinck T, Smets K, Goossens D, Van den Bergh P, Dahan K, Schmedding E, Santens P, Rasic V Milic, Van Damme P, Robberecht W, De Meirleir L, Michielsens B, Del-Favero J, Jordanova A, De Jonghe P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder caused by mutations in SACS. The phenotype consists of a childhood-onset triad of cerebellar ataxia, peripheral neuropathy, and pyramidal tract signs. OBJECTIVE: To provide more insight into the prevalence of SACS mutations and the variability of the associated phenotype. METHODS: Mutation...
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