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A novel LITAF/SIMPLE mutation within a family with a demyelinating form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Aug 2014
Ciotti Paola, Luigetti Marco, Geroldi Alessandro, Capponi Simona, Pezzini Ilaria, Gulli Rossella, Pazzaglia Costanza, Padua Luca, Massa Roberto, Mandich Paola, Bellone Emilia
Abstract excerpt
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 (CMT1) is a common disorder of the peripheral nervous system. The underlying genetic cause is highly heterogeneous, and mutations in SIMPLE (small integral membrane protein of lysosome/late endosome) represent a rare cause of CMT type 1, named CMT1C. Herein, we report the clinical, electrophysiological, and neuropathological findings of an Italian CMT1 family with a novel SIMPLE...
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