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A novel SCARB2 mutation in progressive myoclonus epilepsy indicated by reduced β-glucocerebrosidase activity.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Apr 2014
Zeigler Marsha, Meiner Vardiella, Newman J P, Steiner-Birmanns Bettina, Bargal Ruth, Sury Vivi, Mengistu Getu, Kakhlon Or, Leykin Ina, Argov Zohar, Abramsky Oded, Lossos Alexander
Abstract excerpt
Action myoclonus renal failure (AMRF) syndrome is a rare form of progressive myoclonus epilepsy with renal dysfunction related to mutations in the SCARB2 gene. This gene is involved in lysosomal mannose-6-phosphate-independent trafficking of β-glucocerebrosidase (GC), an enzyme deficient in Gaucher disease. We report a family with myoclonic epilepsy, ataxia and skeletal muscle atrophy but without cognitive...
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