A SEL1L mutation links a canine progressive early-onset cerebellar ataxia to the endoplasmic reticulum-associated protein degradation (ERAD) machinery.

Inherited ataxias are characterized by degeneration of the cerebellar structures, which results in progressive motor incoordination. Hereditary ataxias occur in many species, including humans and dogs. Several mutations have been found in humans, but the genetic background has remained elusive in do...

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Main Authors: Kaisa Kyöstilä, Sigitas Cizinauskas, Eija H Seppälä, Esko Suhonen, Janis Jeserevics, Antti Sukura, Pernilla Syrjä, Hannes Lohi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3375262?pdf=render