" /> Spinal muscular atrophy, type II - CISMeF





Preferred Label : Spinal muscular atrophy, type II;

Symbol : SMA2;

CISMeF acronym : SMA2;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Sma II; Muscular atrophy, spinal, intermediate type; Muscular atrophy, spinal, infantile chronic form;

Description : Spinal muscular atrophy refers to a group of autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorders characterized by degeneration of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, leading to symmetric muscle weakness and atrophy. SMA is the second most common lethal, autosomal recessive disease in Caucasians after cystic fibrosis (CF; 219700) (Wirth, 2000).;

Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the survival of motor neuron 1 gene (SMN1, 600354.0002);

Prefixed ID : #253550;

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