Neuron regrowth can be tracked
Research Highlights
Large HSP study in Spain
370 tested for SPG4 & SPG3A
New way to assess and track HSP
Imaging ‘white matter’ in the brain
Prevalence of main HSP genes tested
Genetic screening of 120 HSPers
Understanding Atlastin mutations
Zebrafish study sheds light
Description of SPG3A HSP
Early onset but normally uncomplicated
Links found between SPG3A and SPG6
Common pathway maintaining nerve function
Spastin & Katanin do different jobs
Both important for healthy cells
Study of 150 Dutch with SPG4 HSP
Huge diversity found
Large Russian study of SPG4 HSP
Lower prevalence rate found
