Sequence of the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD 1) gene in familial Parkinson's disease.
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Mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene have been detected in affected members of some families with familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. To evaluate the possibility of a shared genetic defect in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, the SOD1 gene was sequenced in index patients with familial Parkinson's disease from 23 families. No changes were detected.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 59 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995