torsion Dystonia 6

An autosomal dominant form of dystonia musculorum deformans characterized by early involvement of craniofacial muscles with progression to the arms, and laryngeal dystonia that causes speech difficulties. Mutations in the THAP1 gene have been identified. OMIM: 602629

Also Known As:

Dystonia 6, torsion; Torsion Dystonia, Adult-Onset, Mixed Type; Torsion dystonia adult onset mixed type

Networked: 1 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Dystonia (Limb Dystonia)

Experts

1.	Izumi, Yuishin: 1 article (09/2012)
2.	Kaji, Ryuji: 1 article (09/2012)
3.	Kawarai, Toshitaka: 1 article (09/2012)
4.	Koizumi, Hidetaka: 1 article (09/2012)
5.	Miyamoto, Ryosuke: 1 article (09/2012)
6.	Obata, Fumiya: 1 article (09/2012)
7.	Ohta, Etsuro: 1 article (09/2012)
8.	Sako, Wataru: 1 article (09/2012)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to torsion Dystonia 6:

1.	Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link 09/01/2012 - "Broad spectrum of dystonia associated with a novel thanatosis-associated protein domain-containing apoptosis-associated protein 1 mutation in a Japanese family with dystonia 6, torsion."