Kennedy's disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
muscular dystrophy
gptkbp:abbreviation SBMA
gptkbp:affects lower motor neurons
bulbar muscles
limb muscles
gptkbp:affectsGender males predominantly
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:spinal_and_bulbar_muscular_atrophy
gptkbp:category neurodegenerative disease
motor neuron disease
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in the androgen receptor gene
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
clinical examination
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:William_R._Kennedy
1968
gptkbp:frequency 1 in 40,000 males
gptkbp:gene gptkb:AR_gene
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kennedy's disease
gptkbp:inheritance X-linked recessive
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome gptkb:X_chromosome
gptkbp:notableFeature CAG trinucleotide repeat expansion
androgen insensitivity
gptkbp:onset adulthood
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:prognosis normal life expectancy
gptkbp:progression slowly progressive
gptkbp:symptom tremor
muscle weakness
muscle cramps
gynecomastia
fasciculations
dysphagia
reduced fertility
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
occupational therapy
physical therapy
speech therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CAG
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6