Batten disease: overview and current research topics

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.