Article
Type 0 Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Further Delineation of Prenatal and Postnatal Features in 16 Patients.
Journal of neuromuscular diseases - 29 Nov 2016
Grotto Sarah, Cuisset Jean-Marie, Marret Stéphane, Drunat Séverine, Faure Patricia, Audebert-Bellanger Séverine, Desguerre Isabelle, Flurin Vincent, Grebille Anne-Gaëlle, Guerrot Anne-Marie, Journel Hubert, Morin Gilles, Plessis Ghislaine, Renolleau Sylvain, Roume Joëlle, Simon-Bouy Brigitte, Touraine Renaud, Willems Marjolaine, Frébourg Thierry, Verspyck Eric, Saugier-Veber Pascale
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by homozygous inactivation of the SMN1 gene. The SMN2 copy number modulates the severity of SMA. The 0SMN1/1SMN2 genotype, the most severe genotype compatible with life, is expected to be associated with the most severe form of the disease, called type 0 SMA, defined by prenatal onset. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to review clinical features and prenatal...
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