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motor neuron diseases

MNDs

Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are a group of neurodegenerative disorders with involvement of upper and/or lower motor neurons.

Classification

- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
- progressive bulbar palsy
- primary lateral sclerosis

References

- Holzbaur EL. Motor neurons rely on motor proteins. Trends Cell Biol. 2004 May;14(5):233-40. PMID: 15130579