Pathogenesis of proximal autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy [PDF]
, 2008 Although it is known that deletions or mutations of the SMN1 gene on chromosome 5 cause decreased levels of the SMN protein in subjects with proximal autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the exact sequence of pathological events leading to ...
Šimić, Goran
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BONE HEALTH AND GROWTH IN SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY TYPE 2 AND 3
İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2022 Objective: Spinal muscular atrophy is a lower motor neuron disease, but other parts of the body could be affected. This study compared bone mineral density with bone metabolism and physical growth rates in patients diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy ...
Osman Kipoğlu +7 more
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Treatment algorithm for infants diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy through newborn screening [PDF]
, 2018 Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by the degeneration of alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscular atrophy.
Connolly, Anne +14 more
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PLoS ONE, 2022 BackgroundThe therapeutic landscape for spinal muscular atrophy has changed in the last few years, encompassing respiratory/motor function and life expectancy benefits.
Gustavo Saposnik +7 more
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Safety and Tolerability of Strength Training in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy: A Case Report
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Clinical Communications, 2022 Objective: Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy is characterized by slow-progressive muscle weakness, decreased functional performance and falls. Research into the use of exercise in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy has shown equivocal to negative ...
Vincent Shieh +7 more
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An autopsy study of a familial oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) with distal spread and neurogenic involvement [PDF]
, 1981 An 81-year-old man from a family with a history of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) involving 6 members over 4 generations is described. The patient first noted drooping of his eyelids at the age of 65.
Aarli +49 more
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Aberrant Autophagic Response in The Muscle of A Knock-in Mouse Model of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy [PDF]
, 2015 Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is characterized by loss of motoneurons and sensory neurons, accompanied by atrophy of muscle cells. SBMA is due to an androgen receptor containing a polyglutamine tract (ARpolyQ) that misfolds and aggregates ...
Aggarwal, Tanya +15 more
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Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in a patient with spinal muscular atrophy type II undergoing cesarean section: A case report [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2020 Introduction. Anesthetic management of a patient with spinal muscular atrophy type II, who underwent elective cesarean section with neuraxial anesthesia is presented in this case report. Case report.
Krušić Slavica +2 more
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Non-neural phenotype of spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy: Results from a large cohort of Italian patients [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: To carry out a deep characterisation of the main androgen-responsive tissues involved in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA). Methods: 73 consecutive Italian patients underwent a full clinical protocol including biochemical and hormonal ...
Angelini, Lorenzo +37 more
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Restoration of SMN in Schwann cells reverses myelination defects and improves neuromuscular function in spinal muscular atrophy [PDF]
, 2016 Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disease caused by low levels of SMN protein, primarily affecting lower motor neurons. Recent evidence from SMA and related conditions suggests that glial cells can influence disease severity.
Brophy, Peter J. +9 more
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