Article
Triple A syndrome in Japan.
Muscle & nerve - 1 Sept 2013
Ikeda Masanori, Hirano Makito, Shinoda Keiich, Katsumata Noriyuki, Furutama Daisuke, Nakamura Katsuya, Ikeda Shu-Ichi, Tanaka Toshifumi, Hanafusa Toshiaki, Kitajima Hiroyuki, Kohno Hitoshi, Nakagawa Mizuho, Nakamura Yusaku, Ueno Satoshi
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Triple A syndrome is an autosomal recessive disease, characterized by esophageal achalasia, alacrima, and adrenal insufficiency, as well as involvement of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This disease mimics amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in some patients. The causative gene encodes ALADIN, a nuclear pore complex (NPC) component. Only 5 patients have been reported in Japan....
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