KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) is a rare severe neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease.
KAND is caused by mutations in the KIF1A gene. There are currently over 100 identified mutations in the KIF1A gene. The symptoms and their severity vary depending on mutation type and individual patient.
Mutations in the KIF1A gene can cause:
- movement disorders
- peripheral neuropathy
- vision loss
- epilepsy
- cognitive disorders
- and cerebellar atrophy
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