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Project

Molecular genetics and biology of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Neuropathies.

We aim to perform an extended molecular and functional genetic research of new genes involved in inherited peripheral neuropathies by which we will gain more insights into the pathological mechanisms. This will lead to more possibilities for genetic counselling to patients and genotype-phenotype correlations. This research is also relevant to screen specific gene mutations in functional assays. An increasing functional knowledge will lead to possible therapeutic tools. The knowledge of novel genetic components in these disorders is also needed to obtain more insights into the disease mechanisms of the peripheral nervous system.
Date:1 Jan 2008 →  31 Dec 2010
Keywords:CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE
Disciplines:Systems biology, Neurosciences, Biological and physiological psychology, Cognitive science and intelligent systems, Developmental psychology and ageing