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Novel SPG10 mutation associated with dysautonomia, spinal cord atrophy, and skin biopsy abnormality.
European journal of neurology - 1 Feb 2013
Collongues N, Depienne C, Boehm N, Echaniz-Laguna A, Samama B, Dürr A, Stevanin G, Leguern E, Brice A, Labauge P, de Seze J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: SPG10 is a rare form of autosomic dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) caused by mutations in the KIF5A gene, which may be involved in axonal transport. METHODS: We report the characteristics of a French family with a novel missense mutation c.580 G>C in exon 7 of the KIF5A gene. RESULTS: The proband and his sister presented with an adult onset HSP, a sensory spinal cord-like syndrome,...
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