Article
Complex genotypes in family with metachromatic leukodystrophy: Effect of trans and cis mutations distribution on the phenotype variability.
International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience - 1 Feb 2024
Ben Issa Abir, Kamoun Fatma, Bouchaala Wafa, Charfi Triki Chahnez, Fakhfakh Faiza
Abstract excerpt
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a severe metabolic disorder caused by the deficient activity of arylsulfatase A due to ARSA gene mutations. According to the age of onset, MLD is classified into three forms: infantile, juvenile, and adult. In our study, we aimed to perform a genetic analysis for two siblings with juvenile MLD for a better characterization of the molecular mechanisms behind the disease. A...
Topics
- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic
- Mutation
- Cerebroside-Sulfatase
- Genotype
- Phenotype
