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A novel progranulin mutation causing frontotemporal lobar degeneration with heterogeneous phenotypic expression.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2011
Rossi Giacomina, Piccoli Elena, Benussi Luisa, Caso Francesca, Redaelli Veronica, Magnani Giuseppe, Binetti Giuliano, Ghidoni Roberta, Perani Daniela, Giaccone Giorgio, Tagliavini Fabrizio
Abstract excerpt
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by behavioural disturbances and cognitive decline. Here we describe an Italian family with FTLD showing remarkable phenotypic heterogeneity. Based on low plasma levels of progranulin, we analyzed the progranuli...
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