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Neuropsychological features of asymptomatic c.709-1G>A progranulin mutation carriers.
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS - 1 Nov 2012
Barandiaran Myriam, Estanga Ainara, Moreno Fermín, Indakoetxea Begoña, Alzualde Ainhoa, Balluerka Nekane, Martí Massó José Félix, López de Munain Adolfo
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the progranulin (PGRN) gene have been identified as a cause of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). However, little is known about the neuropsychological abilities of asymptomatic carriers of these mutations. The aim of the study was to assess cognitive functioning in asymptomatic c.709-1G>A PGRN mutation carriers. We hypothesized that poorer neuropsychological performance could be present before the...
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