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Mutation in the senataxin gene found in a patient affected by familial ALS with juvenile onset and slow progression
28 Mar 2011
Abstract excerpt
We report an Italian male with juvenile onset familial disease characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of four limbs and prolonged survival. Diagnostic work-up revealed the diffuse involvement of central and peripheral motor neurons. Genetic analysis revealed a L389S mutation in the senataxin (SETX) gene.
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