Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy: Disease mechanism and therapeutic attempts.

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Lafora disease (LD) is a life-threatening autosomal recessive and progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects adolescents, resulting in mortality within a decade of onset. The symptoms of LD include epileptic seizures, ataxia, dementia, and psychosis. The underlying pathology involves the presence of abnormal glycogen inclusions in neurons and other tissues, which may contribute to...

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