The genetics of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian syndromes.

doi:10.1007/s004150050258

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The genetics of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian syndromes.

Journal of neurology - 1 Oct 1998

Bajaj N P, Shaw C, Warner T, RayChaudhuri K

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The finding of a mutation in the alpha-synuclein gene in a rare autosomal dominant form of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD), has prompted increased interest in identifying genes that account for the more common sporadic form. A number of association studies have suggested that functional poly...

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England
Family Health
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease, Secondary
Polymorphism, Genetic
Prevalence
Twin Studies as Topic

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