SMA Type 1

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:muscular_dystrophy
gptkbp:affects infants
gptkbp:associated_with loss of motor neurons
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:SMN1_gene_mutation
gptkbp:characteristics respiratory complications
hypotonia
scoliosis
joint contractures
poor weight gain
areflexia
twitching of muscles
weakness in limbs
normal intelligence
difficulty in head control
may have a need for assistive devices
may have a need for community resources
may have a need for educational support
may have a need for family counseling
may have a need for genetic counseling
may have a need for multidisciplinary care
may have a need for nutritional support
may have a need for occupational therapy
may have a need for palliative care
may have a need for physical therapy
may have a need for psychosocial support
may have a need for speech therapy
may have a shortened lifespan
may require feeding support
may require ventilatory support
no cognitive impairment
normal sensory function
gptkbp:clinical_trial available for new treatments
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
clinical evaluation
varies by age of onset
gptkbp:difficulty_levels most severe form of SMA
gptkbp:funding increased in recent years
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SMA Type 1
gptkbp:inherits_from autosomal recessive
gptkbp:is_involved_in exist for families
gptkbp:lifespan varies, often reduced
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 10,000 births
gptkbp:public_awareness conducted globally
gptkbp:research ongoing for gene therapy
gptkbp:symptoms muscle weakness
difficulty in breathing
difficulty in swallowing
usually appear before 6 months of age
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:Onasemnogene_abeparvovec
gptkb:Nusinersen
gptkb:Risdiplam
gptkbp:type neuromuscular disorder
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:nusinersen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6