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GDAP1

Pathology

- germline mutations in GDAP1 gene coding for ganglioside-induced differentiation-associated protein 1

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) type 4A is a severe autosomal recessive form of neuropathy associated with either demyelinating or axonal phenotypes.

References

- Pedrola L, Espert A, Wu X, Claramunt R, Shy ME, Palau F. GDAP1, the protein causing Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A, is expressed in neurons and is associated with mitochondria. Hum Mol Genet. 2005 Apr 15;14(8):1087-94. Epub 2005 Mar 16. PMID: #15772096#