Article
The genetics of dystonias.
Advances in genetics - 1 Jan 2012
LeDoux Mark S
Abstract excerpt
Dystonia has been defined as a syndrome of involuntary, sustained muscle contractions affecting one or more sites of the body, frequently causing twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. Dystonia is also a clinical sign that can be the presenting or prominent manifestation of many neurodegenerative and neurometabolic disorders. Etiological categories include primary dystonia, secondary dystonia,...
Topics
- Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins
- DNA-Binding Proteins
- Dystonia
- Humans
- Molecular Chaperones
- Mutation
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Nuclear Proteins