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Novel L284R MAPT mutation in a family with an autosomal dominant progressive supranuclear palsy syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20838030     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: MAPT mutations are associated with disorders within the frontotemporal lobar degeneration spectrum. The usual presenting syndrome is behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, although some patients present with parkinsonism. In a number of these cases the dominant clinical features have been consistent with a progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) syndrome.
OBJECTIVE: To describe a family with an autosomal dominant PSP syndrome with a novel L284R mutation in the MAPT gene.
METHODS: A retrospective case review and genetic analysis of the MAPT gene. A literature review of PSP syndromes associated with mutations in the MAPT gene.
RESULTS: Multiple members of family DRC292 across different generations had a PSP syndrome with 1 member of the family being found to have a novel L284R mutation in the MAPT gene. Behavioural features were also prominent in most cases. A PSP syndrome is only a rare finding associated with MAPT mutations and many of these cases have atypical clinical features.
CONCLUSION: Although rare, MAPT mutations should be considered when there is an autosomal dominant family history of a PSP syndrome, particularly of young onset and with prominent behavioural features.
Authors:
Jonathan D Rohrer; Dominic Paviour; Jana Vandrovcova; John Hodges; Rohan de Silva; Martin N Rossor
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-09-14
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neuro-degenerative diseases     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1660-2862     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurodegener Dis     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-30     Completed Date:  2011-07-19     Revised Date:  2012-03-01    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101189034     Medline TA:  Neurodegener Dis     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  149-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Affiliation:
Dementia Research Centre, Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Amino Acid Sequence
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Molecular Sequence Data
Mutation / genetics*
Pedigree
Retrospective Studies
Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive / genetics*
tau Proteins / genetics*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
G0501560(76517)//Medical Research Council; //Medical Research Council
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/MAPT protein, human; 0/tau Proteins

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