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Neuroacanthocytosis

An inherited autosomal disorder that is characterized by neurodegeneration; orofacial and buccal DYSKINESIAS; CHOREA; and thorny-looking red cells (ACANTHOCYTES). This disorder is due to mutations of chorein which is important in protein trafficking and is encoded by Vps13a on chromosome 9q21.
Also Known As:
Acanthocytosis with Neurologic Disorder; Chorea Acanthocytosis; Chorea Acanthocytosis Syndrome; Chorea-Acanthocytosis; Levine-Critchley Syndrome; Acanthocytoses, Chorea; Acanthocytosis, Chorea; Chorea Acanthocytoses; Chorea Acanthocytosis Syndromes; Chorea-Acanthocytoses; Choreoacanthocytoses; Levine Critchley Syndrome; Choreoacanthocytosis
Networked: 153 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 5 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Chorea (Rheumatic Chorea)
2. Huntington Disease (Huntington's Disease)
3. Dyskinesias (Dyskinesia)
4. Neurodegenerative Diseases (Neurodegenerative Disease)
5. Mcleod Type Neuroacanthocytosis

Experts

1. Danek, Adrian: 17 articles (02/2022 - 08/2002)
2. Hermann, Andreas: 15 articles (02/2022 - 04/2012)
3. Lang, Florian: 11 articles (05/2021 - 04/2012)
4. Stournaras, Christos: 9 articles (01/2020 - 04/2012)
5. Walker, Ruth H: 9 articles (12/2016 - 04/2011)
6. Peikert, Kevin: 8 articles (02/2022 - 11/2018)
7. Bader, Benedikt: 8 articles (01/2020 - 07/2009)
8. De Franceschi, Lucia: 7 articles (05/2021 - 11/2011)
9. Glaß, Hannes: 6 articles (01/2022 - 10/2018)
10. Pelzl, Lisann: 6 articles (05/2021 - 01/2017)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Neuroacanthocytosis:
1. Membrane Proteins (Integral Membrane Proteins)IBA
2. Levodopa (L Dopa)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Fatty Acids (Saturated Fatty Acids)IBA
4. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
5. Phosphotransferases (Kinase)IBA
6. AnionsIBA
7. CholesterolIBA
8. AntibodiesIBA
9. Palmitic Acid (Hexadecanoic Acid)IBA
10. Adrenergic Agents (Adrenergic Drugs)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Deep Brain Stimulation
2. Therapeutics
3. Denervation
4. Pallidotomy
5. Hemodiafiltration