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Evidence for autosomal recessive inheritance in SPG3A caused by homozygosity for a novel ATL1 missense mutation.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Oct 2014
Khan Tahir Naeem, Klar Joakim, Tariq Muhammad, Anjum Baig Shehla, Malik Naveed Altaf, Yousaf Raja, Baig Shahid Mahmood, Dahl Niklas
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSPs) comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by progressive spasticity and weakness of the lower limbs. Autosomal dominant and 'pure' forms of HSP account for ∼80% of cases in Western societies of whom 10% carry atlastin-1 (ATL1) gene mutations. We report on a large consanguineous family segregating six members with early onset HSP. The pedigree was compatible...
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