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Last Updated: 8 August 2024

APTX Gene

The APTX gene provides instructions for producing aprataxin, a protein involved in DNA repair. Mutations in the APTX gene can lead to ataxia with oculomotor apraxia type 1 (AOA1), a rare neurodegenerative disorder. Understanding the APTX gene's role is important for diagnosing and developing treatments for related conditions.

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