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Phenotypic and genotypic heterogeneity of dominantly inherited amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3591277     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Twenty-seven cases of hereditary amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), belonging to 8 families, are reported. The analysis of the pedigrees suggests an autosomal dominant transmission, apparently with incomplete penetration. The mean age at onset of symptoms was 50.3 (SD 12.4) years. The mean duration of the disease was 31.2 (SD 20.4) months, ranging from 9 to 86. The median survival time was 24 months. The degree of variation of some quantitative characters, both within and among families, was statistically analyzed. The results support the hypothesis of a phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity of autosomal dominant transmitted ALS.
Authors:
A Chio; F Brignolio; P Meineri; D Schiffer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta neurologica Scandinavica     Volume:  75     ISSN:  0001-6314     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Neurol. Scand.     Publication Date:  1987 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-07-09     Completed Date:  1987-07-09     Revised Date:  2006-08-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370336     Medline TA:  Acta Neurol Scand     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  277-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / genetics*
Female
Genes, Dominant
Genotype
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pedigree
Phenotype
Sex Factors

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