Daniel Osório

Batten Disease: Overview and Current Research Topics Daniel Osório

Batten disease is among the most severe degenerative pediatric diseases one can be confronted with. The identification of the gene responsible for this disease generated a great deal of excitement in the field. It allowed the development of novel research models that will hopefully lead to effective treatment. This book is a reader-friendly source of information on Batten disease and related disorders focusing on the most relevant research findings and presenting current topics and perspectives for future investigation in this field.