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Summary

Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia-2 (SPAX2) is a neurologic disorder characterized by onset in the first 2 decades of cerebellar ataxia, dysarthria, and variable spasticity of the lower limbs. Cognition is not affected (summary by Dor et al., 2014). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of spastic ataxia, see SPAX1 (108600). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: LTXS1, SATX2, SAX2, SPAX2, SPG58, KIF1C
    Summary: kinesin family member 1C

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