Genetic diagnosis of torsion dystonia

Details Genetic diagnosis of torsion dystonia Genetic diagnosis of torsion dystonia

1991-07-03

1995-04-18

Parr, Margaret

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

435 912, 935 77, 935 78, 436 63, 436811, 436501, C12Q 168, C12P 1934

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ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for detecting the presence of a gene for torsion dystonia in a human subject. Furthermore, a haplotype which is associated with torsion dystonia is disclosed. Methods and kits for the detection of torsion dystonia in a subject are additionally provided.

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