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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 9

Synonyms
ANG-Related Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Summary

A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the angiogenin gene (ANG) on chromosome 14q11. [from SNOMEDCT_US]

Available tests

34 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Clinical tests (34 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: ALS9, HEL168, RAA1, RNASE4, RNASE5, ANG
    Summary: angiogenin

Clinical features

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