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Summary

SPG53 is an autosomal recessive neurologic disorder characterized by onset in infancy of delayed motor development progressing to upper and lower limb spasticity with impaired walking. Affected individuals also show mild to moderate cognitive impairment (summary by Zivony-Elboum et al., 2012). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: HCRP1, PQBP2, SPG53, VPS37A
    Summary: VPS37A subunit of ESCRT-I

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