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GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 17-07-2017
Symbol ALS5
Location 15q21.1
HGNC id 446
Name familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5
Corresponding gene SPG11
Main clinical features
  • neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of motor neurons in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord, resulting in fatal paralysis
  • juvenile type and slow progression
  • onset of upper and lower motor neuron signs before age 25
  • progressive spasticity of limb and facial muscles associated with distal amyotrophy
  • Genetic determination autosomal recessive
    Function/system disorder neurology
    Type disease
    Remark(s)