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Monogenic Parkinson's Disease: Genotype, Phenotype, Pathophysiology, and Genetic Testing.
Genes - 7 Mar 2022
Jia Fangzhi, Fellner Avi, Kumar Kishore Raj
Abstract excerpt
Parkinson's disease may be caused by a single pathogenic variant (monogenic) in 5-10% of cases, but investigation of these disorders provides valuable pathophysiological insights. In this review, we discuss each genetic form with a focus on genotype, phenotype, pathophysiology, and the geographic and ethnic distribution. Well-established Parkinson's disease genes include autosomal dominant forms (SNCA, LRRK2, and...
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