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Moyamoya disease emerging as an immune-related angiopathy.
Trends in molecular medicine - 1 Nov 2022
Asselman Caroline, Hemelsoet Dimitri, Eggermont Denzel, Dermaut Bart, Impens Francis
Abstract excerpt
Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare cerebrovascular disorder with unknown etiology. MMD is characterized by progressive narrowing of arteries of the brain and the formation of a compensatory network of fragile vessels. Genetic studies have identified RNF213, also known as mysterin, as a susceptibility gene for MMD, but the low penetrance in genetically susceptible individuals suggests that a second hit is necessary...
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