📋Overview
This condition is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of neurofilaments within nerve axons, leading to their significant enlargement. It is caused by mutations in the GAN gene and primarily affects the motor and sensory nerves responsible for movement and sensation.
The disorder results in a progressive decline of neurological function as the enlarged axons interfere with normal signaling throughout the body. This process impacts both the peripheral nerves and the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
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