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A systematic review of the intergenerational aspects and the diverse genetic profiles of Huntington's disease.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 13 Jun 2013
Agostinho L A, Dos Santos S R, Alvarenga R M P, Paiva C L A
Abstract excerpt
Huntington's disease (HD) is a rare progressive and fatal neurogenetic degenerative disease, characterized by movement and personality disorders and by progressive dementia. Its prevalence varies by ethnic origin and different genetic profiles predisposing individuals to HD in each population. The prevalence of HD is 5-10 per 100,000 individuals in Caucasian populations of North America and Western Europe. It is...
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