Article
Clinical and Genetic Aspects of Huntington's Disease in the Malian Population.
Journal of Huntington's disease - 1 Jan 2022
Bocoum Abdoulaye, Coulibaly Toumany, Ouologuem Madani, Cissé Lassana, Diallo Seybou H, Maiga Boubacar B, Dembélé Kékouta, Diallo Salimata, Coulibaly Souleymane Dit Papa, Kané Fousseyni, Coulibaly Thomas, Coulibaly Dramane, Taméga Abdoulaye, Yalcouyé Abdoulaye, Diarra Salimata, Dembélé Mohamed E, Maiga Alassane B, Cissé Cheick A K, Traoré Oumou, Fischbeck Kenneth H, Guinto Cheick O, Maiga Youssoufa, Landouré Guida
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Huntington's disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by mutation in the HTT gene and characterized by involuntary movements as well as cognitive and behavioral impairment. Since its first description 150 years ago, studies have been reported worldwide. However, genetically confirmed cases have been scarce in Africa. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical and genetic...
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