articleArchives of NeurologyNov 1, 2011Closed access

<emph type="ital">SQSTM1</emph> Mutations in Familial and Sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

FFFaisal Fecto

Northwestern University

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Abstract

Background

The SQSTM1 gene encodes p62, a major pathologic protein involved in neurodegeneration.

Objective

To examine whether SQSTM1 mutations contribute to familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Missense mutation
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Genetics
  • Mutation
  • Biology
  • Gene
  • Medicine
  • Internal medicine
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