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C9orf72 mutations do not influence the tau signature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with cognitive impairment (ALSci).
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration - 1 Nov 2017
Volkening Kathryn, Strong Wendy L, Seaton Shauntel, Yang Wencheng, Strong Michael J
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OBJECTIVE: C9orf72 mutations are associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and ALS-FTD. In addition to ALS-FTD, ALS patients may develop a spectrum of neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric deficits including ALS with cognitive impairment (ALSci). Here we examine the extent to which C9orf72 mutations are associated with ALSci and whether this alters the tau molecular...
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