Huntington disease: Implications for practice.
This article reviews the normal function of the huntingtin gene, mutation-induced changes in the gene product (protein), possible causes of Huntington disease, and associated symptoms. An educational tool with recommendations the practitioner can use for interventions and counseling with patients and their families is also included.
Wellsprings Medical Center, Simpsonville, SC, USA.
Angela
A
Cummins
Julia
J
Eggert
Rosanne
R
Pruitt
Julianne S
JS
Collins
D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology*