Molecular mechanisms of the juvenile form of Batten disease: important role of MAPK signaling pathways (ERK1/ERK2, JNK and p38) in pathogenesis of the malady
Abstract Background Mutations in the CLN3 gene lead to so far an incurable juvenile-onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (JNCL) or Batten disease that starts at the age of 4–6 years with a progressive retinopathy leading to blindness. Motor disturbances, epilepsy and dementia manifest during several...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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Series: | Biology Direct |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13062-018-0212-y |