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Clinical phenotype of G206D mutation in the presenilin 1 gene in pathologically confirmed familial Alzheimer's disease.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2011
Wu Ya-Ying, Cheng Irene Han-Juo, Lee Chin-Cheng, Chiu Ming-Jang, Lee Ming-Jen, Chen Ta-Fu, Hsu Jung-Lung
Abstract excerpt
Familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD) is genetically heterogeneous, autosomal dominant, with nearly 100% penetrance. In FAD, most common causative genetic mutations are presenilin 1 (PSEN1), presenilin 2 and amyloid-β protein precursor. We demonstrate a family presenting as early-onset AD with a rapid deterioration course and seizure developed after 1.5 years of symptoms. A histopathological examination of the...
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