Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 77

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Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 77

Synonyms: SPG77

Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 77 is a rare pure or complex hereditary spastic paraplegia characterized by an infancy to childhood onset of slowly progressive lower limb spasticity delayed motor milestones gait disturbances hyperreflexia and various muscle abnormalities including weakness hypotonia intention tremor and amyotrophy. Ocular abnormalities (e.g. strabismus ptosis) and other neurological abnormalities such as dysarthria seizures and extensor plantar responses may also be associated.

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Advocacy Organizations

National Ataxia Foundation

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Cure Mito Foundation

Our mission is to empower families to come together with a common goal of finding treatments, and ultimately a cure, for this devastating disease.

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF)

Promoting research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families. We are driven by a nationwide community of ambassadors solely focused on supporting patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease. We are committed and energized to make a difference by funding the best science in the world.

MitoCanada

MitoCanada's mission is to create a world where all lives are powered by healthy mitochondria. We are dedicated to supporting Canadians living with mitochondrial disease by developing education and awareness programs, advocating to improve the health and quality of life of those living with mito at provincial and federal levels, and we fund research that is patient-focused and transformational.

MitoAction

MitoAction’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and families living with mitochondrial disease through support, education, outreach, advocacy, clinical research initiatives and by granting wishes for children affected by mitochondrial disease.

Genetic Support Network of Victoria

The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.

Mississippi Metabolics Foundation

Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).

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