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IllnessMorbus Alexander

Summary

Short information

Curated single gene sequence analysis according to the clinical suspicion Morbus Alexander

ID
AS7285
Number of genes
1 Accredited laboratory test
Examined sequence length
1,3 kb (Core-/Core-canditate-Genes)
- (Extended panel: incl. additional genes)
Analysis Duration
on request
Material
  • EDTA-anticoagulated blood (3-5 ml)
Diagnostic indications

NGS +

 

Gene panel

Selected genes

NameExon Length (bp)OMIM-GReferenz-Seq.Heredity
GFAP1299NM_002055.5AD

Informations about the disease

Clinical Comment

Neurodegenerative disorder of astrocytes, clinical forms: Alexander disease type I + II with various degrees of macrocephaly, spasticity, ataxia + seizures, leading to psychomotor regression, death

 

Synonyms
  • 3 forms of Alexander disease based on age of onset: infantile, juvenile, adult
  • Alias: Alexander disease
Heredity, heredity patterns etc.
  • AD
OMIM-Ps
ICD10 Code

Bioinformatics and clinical interpretation

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