A condition associated with mutation(s) in the CLN3 gene, encoding battenin. The condition is one of a group of genetically heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorders, characterized by accumulation of ...
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Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
Connect with organizations supporting the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 3 community
Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
Inheritance patterns describe how genetic conditions are passed from parents to children.
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Data from ClinicalTrials.gov Feb 1, 2026
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Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
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Updated Feb 6, 2026
Despite ongoing research, no disease-modifying therapies exist for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, with 5 completed clinical trials and 19 case reports since 1977. The lack of proven treatments highlights the challenges faced in developing effective therapies for this rare disease.