Abstract
An increasing number of nonsynonymous LRRK2 variants are being reported as putative pathogenic mutations. We identified one large kindred harboring the Lrrk2 R1514Q substitution; however, the variant did not segregate fully with disease. Combined analyses of three case-control series demonstrate that the R1514Q substitution is not associated with increased risk of disease (OR: 1.3; 95% CI: 0.6-2.8; P = 0.45). These findings highlight the importance of using family-based studies and multiple population screenings when examining the association of these polymorphic LRRK2 gene variants with Parkinson's disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 389-392 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Movement Disorders |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 15 2007 |
Keywords
- Genetic testing
- Lrrk2
- Pathogenicity
- R1514Q
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology