Huntington's disease: from molecular pathogenesis to clinical treatment

@article{Ross2011HuntingtonsDF,
  title={Huntington's disease: from molecular pathogenesis to clinical treatment},
  author={Christopher A. Ross and Sarah J. Tabrizi},
  journal={The Lancet Neurology},
  year={2011},
  volume={10},
  pages={83-98}
}
  • C. Ross, S. Tabrizi
  • Published 31 January 2011
  • Biology, Psychology, Medicine
  • The Lancet Neurology
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