A Novel Loss-of-Function GRN Mutation p.(Tyr229*):âClinical and Neuropathological Features.
J Alzheimers Dis
; 55(3): 1167-1174, 2017.
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Mutations in the progranulin (GRN) gene represent about 5-10% of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). We describe a proband with a novel GRN mutation c.687T>A, p.(Tyr229*), presenting with dyspraxia, dysgraphia, and dysphasia at the age of 60 and a very severe FTLD neuropathological phenotype with TDP43 inclusions. The nephew of the proband had signs of dementia and personality changes at the age of 60 and showed similar but milder FTLD pathology. Three other family members had had early-onset dementia. Gene expression studies showed decreased GRN gene expression in mutation carriers' blood samples. In conclusion, we describe a novel GRN, p.(Tyr229*) mutation, resulting in haploinsufficiency of GRN and a severe neuropathologic FTLD phenotype.
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Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intercelular
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Degeneração Lobar Frontotemporal
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Mutação
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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2017
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