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New mutations in MAPT gene causing frontotemporal lobar degeneration: biochemical and structural characterization.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Apr 2012
Rossi Giacomina, Bastone Antonio, Piccoli Elena, Mazzoleni Giulia, Morbin Michela, Uggetti Andrea, Giaccone Giorgio, Sperber Sarah, Beeg Marten, Salmona Mario, Tagliavini Fabrizio
Abstract excerpt
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) can be sporadic or familial. The genes encoding the microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT) and progranulin (GRN) are the most relevant genes so far known causing the hereditary forms. Following genetic screening of patients affected by FTLD, we identified 2 new MAPT mutations, P364S and G366R, the former in a sporadic case. In the study we report the clinical and...
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