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A "dose" effect of mutations in the GBA gene on Parkinson's disease phenotype.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Mar 2017
Thaler Avner, Gurevich Tanya, Bar Shira Anat, Gana Weisz Mali, Ash Elissa, Shiner Tamara, Orr-Urtreger Avi, Giladi Nir, Mirelman Anat
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Mutations in the GBA gene are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). A definite description of the clinical characteristics of PD patients who are compound heterozygotes or homozygotes for mutations in the GBA gene (GD-PD) requires further elucidation. METHODS: We assessed motor, cognitive, olfactory and autonomic functions as well as demographic data and medical history in a cohort of Ashkenazi...
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