type 1 spinal muscular atrophy

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:muscular_dystrophy
gptkbp:advances promising for future treatments
gptkbp:advocacy exist for awareness
gptkbp:affects motor neurons
infants
gptkbp:associated_with hypotonia
scoliosis
joint contractures
gptkbp:care_team multidisciplinary approach recommended
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:SMN1_gene_mutation
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing for new treatments
continues to evolve.
for new therapies ongoing
gptkbp:collaborations between institutions
gptkbp:community_impact significant emotional burden
gptkbp:community_involvement increasing globally
gptkbp:community_support important for families
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
clinical evaluation
varies by individual
gptkbp:difficulty_levels most severe form of SMA
gptkbp:educational_resources available for parents
gptkbp:financial_support critical for coping
essential for care
gptkbp:first_described_by in the 1890s
gptkbp:funding increasing in recent years
gptkbp:genetic_studies recommended for families
can identify carriers
in SMN1 gene
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label type 1 spinal muscular atrophy
gptkbp:inherits_from autosomal recessive
gptkbp:is_involved_in available for families
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Werdnig-Hoffmann_disease
gptkbp:lifespan varies widely
gptkbp:muscle_atrophy progressive over time
gptkbp:notable_production significant delays
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 10,000 births
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on developed for management
gptkbp:public_awareness aim to educate public
gptkbp:registration exists for data collection
gptkbp:research ongoing for gene therapy
gptkbp:research_focus SMN protein levels
gptkbp:research_institutes focused on SMA
gptkbp:screenings newborn screening recommended
gptkbp:symptoms physical therapy
occupational therapy
respiratory problems
muscle weakness
difficulty swallowing
respiratory support
before 6 months of age
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:onasemnogene_abeparvovec
gptkb:nusinersen
supportive care
improving with new therapies
expanding with research
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Werdnig-Hoffmann_disease
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6