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A rare family with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Type 35 due to novel FA2H mutations: a case report with literature review.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Jun 2013
Cao Li, Huang Xiao-Jun, Chen Chan-Juan, Chen Sheng-Di
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BACKGROUND: Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Type 35 is a complicated form of HSP characterized by progressive spastic paraparesis, dysarthria, and mild cognitive decline associated with leukodystrophy on brain imaging. Mutations in the fatty acid 2-hydroxylase (FA2H) gene have been associated SPG35. METHODS: Sequencing of FA2H gene was conducted in a Chinese non-consanguineous family with two affected siblings...
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