Abstract
Our knowledge regarding the genetics of Parkinson's disease (PD) and parkinsonism has evolved dramatically during the past decade, with the discovery of numerous loci and genes. The LRRK2 gene has emerged as the most commonly involved in both familial and sporadic PD. Several variants in LRRK2 and SNCA have been associated with an increased risk of sporadic PD. PRKN, PINK1 and DJ1 mutations cause early-onset recessively inherited PD. Autosomal dominant dementia and parkinsonism is caused by mutations in the MAPT gene, and in the most recently discovered PGRN gene.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics*
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Humans
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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / genetics
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Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / genetics
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Leucine-Rich Repeat Serine-Threonine Protein Kinase-2
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Mutation*
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Oncogene Proteins / genetics
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Parkinson Disease / genetics*
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Parkinson Disease / pathology
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Parkinsonian Disorders / genetics*
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Parkinsonian Disorders / pathology
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Progranulins
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Protein Deglycase DJ-1
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Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases / genetics
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Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases / genetics
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alpha-Synuclein / genetics
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tau Proteins / genetics
Substances
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GRN protein, human
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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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MAPT protein, human
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Oncogene Proteins
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Progranulins
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SNCA protein, human
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alpha-Synuclein
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tau Proteins
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Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases
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parkin protein
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LRRK2 protein, human
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Leucine-Rich Repeat Serine-Threonine Protein Kinase-2
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Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases
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PARK7 protein, human
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Protein Deglycase DJ-1