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Identification of three novel LRRK2 mutations associated with Parkinson's disease in a Calabrian population.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2014
Anfossi Maria, Colao Rosanna, Gallo Maura, Bernardi Livia, Conidi M Elena, Frangipane Francesca, Vasso Franca, Puccio Gianfranco, Clodomiro Alessandra, Mirabelli Maria, Curcio Sabrina A M, Torchia Giusi, Smirne Nicoletta, Di Lorenzo Raffaele, Maletta Raffaele, Bruni Amalia C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: LRRK2 mutations are common in familial and sporadic Parkinson's disease (PD) cases. OBJECTIVE: We present a screening of the most frequently mutated exons of LRRK2 in Calabrian population. METHODS: Eighty-eight PD patients diagnosed according to standard criteria, underwent screening for LRRK2 mutations in exons 19, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 38, 40, 41, and 48. RESULTS: Eight LRRK2...
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