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Collaborative Center for X-linked Dystonia Parkinsonism
An international consortium of scientists, physicians and advocates working to advance research and clinical care for people with XDP.
The Collaborative Center for X-linked Dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP), based at Massachusetts General Hospital, brings together an international team of experts to advance our understanding and ability to treat this debilitating neurodegenerative disease.
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Our mission is to identify the genetic substrates and cellular mechanisms that contribute to XDP pathogenesis, to characterize the natural history and prevalence of XDP and to improve the delivery of care to XDP patients by expanding clinical resources and training.
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X-linked dystonia parkinsonism (XDP) is an adult-onset, genetic movement disorder that almost entirely affects males who descend from the island of Panay in the Philippines.
Collaborative Center For X-Linked Dystonia ParkinsonismBuilding 114Charlestown Navy Yard16th Street
Mass General is poised to change the future through X-linked dystonia parkinsonism research. With your support, we can accelerate these discoveries and develop new treatments and cures.
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