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Review
. 2012 Dec;17(23-24):1299-306.
doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2012.07.008. Epub 2012 Jul 23.

Genetic causes of cerebral folate deficiency: clinical, biochemical and therapeutic aspects

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Genetic causes of cerebral folate deficiency: clinical, biochemical and therapeutic aspects

Mercedes Serrano et al. Drug Discov Today. 2012 Dec.

Abstract

Over the past decade, a syndrome consisting of low folate values in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has been described. The syndrome has been associated with both genetic and acquired conditions that affect folate transport and metabolism and can result in severe neurological disorders. There is a wide range of underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, but a common feature in most patients is a good clinical response to folate therapy, especially when the syndrome is diagnosed early. In this review, we focus our attention on the genetic diseases leading to profound cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) and review current clinical, metabolic and therapeutic approaches.

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