Cowchock syndrome
Definition:
Cowchock syndrome (CMTX4) is a slowly progressive X-linked recessive disorder with axonal neuropathy, deafness, and cognitive impairment. This syndrome is associated with a mutation in AIFM1, the gene encoding apoptosis-inducing factor.
References:
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[1]. Carlo Rinaldi, et al. Cowchock syndrome is associated with a mutation in apoptosis-inducing factor. Am J Hum Genet. 2012 Dec 7;91(6):1095-102. [Content Brief]
[2]. J M Priest, et al. A locus for axonal motor-sensory neuropathy with deafness and mental retardation maps to Xq24-q26. Genomics. 1995 Sep 20;29(2):409-12. [Content Brief]
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