Article
A Global Perspective of GBA1-Related Parkinson's Disease: A Narrative Review.
Genes - 16 Dec 2024
Koros Christos, Bougea Anastasia, Alefanti Ioanna, Simitsi Athina Maria, Papagiannakis Nikolaos, Pachi Ioanna, Sfikas Evangelos, Antonelou Roubina, Stefanis Leonidas
Abstract excerpt
Parkinson's disease (PD) is considered to be the second most prominent neurodegenerative disease and has a global prevalence. Glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) gene mutations represent a significant hereditary risk factor for the development of PD and have a profound impact on the motor and cognitive progression of the disease. The aim of this review is to summarize the literature data on the prevalence, type, and...
Topics
- Humans
- Glucosylceramidase
- Parkinson Disease
- Mutation
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
