Article
AFG3L2 Biallelic Mutation: Clinical Heterogeneity in Two Italian Patients.
Cerebellum (London, England) - 1 Dec 2023
Colucci Fabiana, Neri Marcella, Fortunato Fernanda, Ferlini Alessandra, Carrozzo Rosalba, Torraco Alessandra, Lamantea Eleonora, Legati Andrea, Tecilla Ginevra, Pugliatti Maura, Sensi Mariachiara
Abstract excerpt
AFG3-like matrix AAA peptidase subunit 2 gene (AFG3L2, OMIM * 604,581) biallelic mutations lead to autosomal recessive spastic ataxia-5 SPAX5, OMIM # 614,487), a rare hereditary form of ataxia. The clinical spectrum includes early-onset cerebellar ataxia, spasticity, and progressive myoclonic epilepsy (PME). In Italy, the epidemiology of the disease is probably underestimated. The advent of next generation...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
