Autosomal-dominantly inherited forms of Parkinson's disease.

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Today, a genetic contribution to the etiology of Parkinson's disease (PD) is generally accepted, based on the demonstration of a familial aggregation of the disease, as demonstrated by several case-control and twin-studies. However, most cases of PD appear to be sporadic, and in the majority of those with a positive family history, no clear mendelian mode of inheritance can be established. Therefore, a polygenic...

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