The role of GFAP mutation in Alexander disease

Alexaneder disease (AxD) is a primary genetic disorder of astrocyte caused by mutations in the type 111 intermediate filament (IF) glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). The pathological hallmark of this disease is the presence of Rosenthal fibres (RF), ubiquitinated protein aggregates with GFAP be...

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Main Author: Wen, Shu-Fang
Published: Durham University 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.495839