2. Canavan disease
Canavan disease, which results when the body produces less than normal amounts of a protein called aspartoacylase, is a fatal inherited disorder characterized by progressive damage to the brain and nervous system.
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3. Canavan disease - Genetics Home Reference
Canavan disease is an inherited disorder that causes progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain. This disease is one of a group of genetic disorders called leukodystrophies. Leukodystrophies are characterized by degeneration of myelin, which i.....
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4. Canavan disease - Educational resources - Information pages - Genetics Home Reference
These resources supplement the information in the Genetics Home Reference condition summary on Canavan disease.
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5. Canavan Disease - [Support Group]
International. Founded 1992. Provides information and education for persons affected by Canavan's. Offers literature, phone support, conferences and advocacy. Supports research. Online support available.
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6. Canavan Disease Research - healthfinder.gov
Canavan Disease Research PO Box 8194 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8194 800-833-2194 (Voice - Toll-free) Canavan Research Illinois (also known as Canavan Disease Research) is a nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) public...
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7. Emerging infectious diseases: disease information: NCID: CDC
Infectious diseases are a continuing danger everyone. Some diseases have been effectively controlled with the help of modern technology. Yet new diseases—such as SARS and West Nile virus infection—are constantly appearing. Others, such as malaria,...
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8. Canavan disease
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9. Canavan disease - All Information
Canavan disease is passed down (inherited) through families. It is more common among Ashkenazi Jews than in the general population.
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10. What is Canavan Disease
Canavan disease is named for Myrtelle Canavan, who first described the disorder in 1931. Since that time, much has been learned about the genetic and biochemical bases of the disease. Recent developments in the understanding of the...
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