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GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 11-07-2023
Symbol ALS24
Location 4q33
Name amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 24
Corresponding gene NEK1
Main clinical features
  • neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of motor neurons in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord, resulting in fatal paralysis. ALS usually begins with asymmetric involvement of the muscles in middle adult life
  • Genetic determination
    Function/system disorder neuromuscular
    Type disease
    Remark(s)