The SOD1 variant is the most common genetic variant throughout Asia.
The SOD1 variant is the most common genetic variant throughout Asia. The number of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cases in the eight major markets (8MM) is forecast to exceed 86,800 cases in 2035 due to ageing population, according to GlobalData. The report estimates that the United States will have the highest number of diagnosed prevalent cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis across the 8MM, with just over 36,200 cases in 2035.
Meanwhile, Japan, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom are estimated to have approximately 48,100. “The c9orf72 variant is the most…
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