5 Facts you should know about

Giant axonal neuropathy

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormally large and dysfunctional axons

Giant axonal neuropathy (GAN) typically appears in infancy or early childhood

Early signs include difficulty walking, lack of coordination, and loss of strength

GAN causes severe peripheral motor and sensory neuropathy (affecting movement and sensation in the arms and legs)

Giant axonal neuropathy is caused by mutations in the GAN gene

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