Deletion analysis of SMN and NAIP genes in Tunisian patients with spinal muscular atrophy

Deletion analysis of SMN and NAIP genes in Tunisian patients with spinal muscular atrophy

Background: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorder involving degeneration of anterior horn cells of spinal cord, resulting in progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. Aims: The purpose of our study was to determine the frequency of SMN and NAIP deletions in Tu...

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Main Authors: Imen Rekik, Amir Boukhris, Sourour Ketata, Mohamed Amri, Nourhene Essid, Imed Feki, Chokri Mhiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Subjects:
Neuronal apoptosis inhibitory protein (NAIP) gene
spinal muscular atrophy
survival motor neuron (SMN) gene
Online Access:http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2013;volume=16;issue=1;spage=57;epage=61;aulast=Rekik

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