Description : The Jokela type of spinal muscular atrophy (SMAJ) is an autosomal dominant lower motor
neuron disorder characterized by adult-onset of muscle cramps and fasciculations affecting
the proximal and distal muscles of the upper and lower limbs. The disorder is slowly
progressive, resulting in weakness and mild muscle atrophy later in life (summary
by Jokela et al., 2011).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the coiled-coil-helix-coiled-coil-helix domain-containing protein
10 gene (CHCHD10, 615903.0003);