Phenotypic expression of swallowing function in Niemann–Pick disease type C1
Abstract Background Niemann–Pick disease type C1 (NPC1) is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by endolysosomal accumulation of unesterified cholesterol with progressive deterioration in swallowing, often leading to premature death. Although documented, the natural history of NPC1 swall...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-022-02472-w |