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Expanding sialidosis spectrum by genome-wide screening: NEU1 mutations in adult-onset myoclonus.
Neurology - 3 Jun 2014
Canafoglia Laura, Robbiano Angela, Pareyson Davide, Panzica Ferruccio, Nanetti Lorenzo, Giovagnoli Anna Rita, Venerando Anna, Gellera Cinzia, Franceschetti Silvana, Zara Federico
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To identify the genetic cause of a familial form of late-onset action myoclonus in 2 unrelated patients. Both probands had 2 siblings displaying a similar disorder. Extensive laboratory examinations, including biochemical assessment for urine sialic acid in the 2 probands, were negative. METHODS: Exome sequencing was performed in the probands using an Illumina platform. Segregation analysis of putative...
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