Table 6.
Patient demographics for SC tissues included in this study
| Case | Gender | Age at symtom onset (yrs) | Age at death (yrs) | Symptom onset | Cause of death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control |
F |
- |
53 |
- |
Cardiac transplant, pneumonia, rejection |
| Control |
M |
- |
68 |
- |
Cancer |
| Control |
F |
- |
62 |
- |
Ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarct |
| ALS |
F |
47 |
49 |
Bulbar |
Respiratory failure |
| ALS |
F |
Unknown |
41 |
Bulbar |
Respiratory failure |
| ALS |
M |
55 |
61 |
Unknown |
Pneumonia |
| ALS |
M |
40 |
44 |
Spasticity |
Unknown |
| ALS | M | 64 | 67 | Upper limb, weakness | Respiratory failure |
-: Not applicable.