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Genetics screening in an Italian cohort of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: the importance of early testing and its implication.

Laura LibonatiChiara CambieriDavide ColavitoFederica MoretEdoardo D'AndreaElda Del GiudiceAlberta LeonMaurizio InghilleriMarco Ceccanti
Published in: Journal of neurology (2023)
This study emphasizes the diverse genetic basis of ALS and advocates for integrating comprehensive genetic testing into diagnostic protocols. The evolving landscape of genetic therapies requires identifying all eligible patients transcending traditional familial boundaries. The presence of VUS highlights the multifaceted nature of ALS genetics, prompting further exploration of complex interactions among genetic variants, environmental factors, and disease development.
Keyphrases
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • genome wide
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • copy number
  • prognostic factors
  • dna methylation
  • early onset