Article
Quantitative assessment of the effect of LRRK2 exonic variants on the risk of Parkinson's disease: a meta-analysis.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Jul 2012
Wu Xi, Tang Ke-Fu, Li Yang, Xiong Yu-Yu, Shen Lu, Wei Zhi-Yun, Zhou Ke-Jun, Niu Jia-Min, Han Xia, Yang Lun, Feng Guo-Yin, He Lin, Qin Sheng-Ying
Abstract excerpt
Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2, PARK8) gene has attracted considerable attention since the variants in this gene are recognized as the most common cause of Parkinson's disease (PD) so far. A number of association studies concerning variants of LRRK2 gene and PD susceptibility have been conducted in various populations. However, some results were inconclusive. To derive a more precise estimation of the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
