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NPC is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, caused by mutations in the <jats:italic>NPC1<\/jats:italic> or <jats:italic>NPC2<\/jats:italic> genes. However, recent reports have raised concerns on heterozygous <jats:italic>NPC1<\/jats:italic> gene mutation carriers, which historically have been considered as clinically unaffected, occasionally presenting with clinical parkinsonian syndromes or dementia. In the present study, we aimed at comprehensively assessing clinical, biochemical, and neurophysiological features in heterozygous <jats:italic>NPC1<\/jats:italic> gene mutation carriers. 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