Frequencies of spinocerebellar ataxia subtypes in Thailand: Window to the population history

• Main Authors: Thanyachai Sura, Jakris Eu-Ahsunthornwattana, Supak Youngcharoen, Manisa Busabaratana, Donniphat Dejsuphong, Objoon Trachoo, Supischa Theerasasawat, Atchara Tunteeratum, Chinnakrit Noparutchanodom, Supoch Tunlayadechanont
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/27233

Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders with almost 30 subtypes. The prevalence and relative frequency of each subtype vary among different populations. In this article, we report the relative frequency of six SCA subtypes in the Thai population and attempt to explain t...