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Frequency of known mutations in early-onset Parkinson disease: implication for genetic counseling: the consortium on risk for early onset Parkinson disease study.
Archives of neurology - 1 Sept 2010
Alcalay Roy N, Caccappolo Elise, Mejia-Santana Helen, Tang Ming Xin, Rosado Llency, Ross Barbara M, Verbitsky Miguel, Kisselev Sergey, Louis Elan D, Comella Cynthia, Colcher Amy, Jennings Danna, Nance Martha A, Bressman Susan B, Scott William K, Tanner Caroline, Mickel Susan, Andrews Howard, Waters Cheryl, Fahn Stanley, Cote Lucien, Frucht Steven, Ford Blair, Rezak Michael, Novak Kevin, Friedman Joseph H, Pfeiffer Ronald, Marsh Laura, Hiner Bradley, Siderowf Andrew, Ottman Ruth, Marder Karen, Clark Lorraine N
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency and clinical characteristics of carriers of previously identified mutations in 6 genes associated with early-onset Parkinson disease (PD) and provide empirical data that can be used to inform genetic counseling. DESIGN: Cross-sectional observational study. SETTING: Thirteen movement disorders centers. PATIENTS: Nine hundred fifty-three individuals with early-onset PD defined as...
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