SORL1 mutation in a Greek family with Parkinson's disease and dementia

Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2021 Oct;8(10):1961-1969. doi: 10.1002/acn3.51433. Epub 2021 Sep 10.

Abstract

Whole exome sequencing and linkage analysis were performed in a three generational pedigree of Greek origin with a broad phenotypic spectrum spanning from Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia to dementia of mixed type (Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia). We identified a novel heterozygous c.G1135T (p.G379W) variant in SORL1 which segregated with the disease in the family. Mutation screening in sporadic Greek PD cases identified one additional individual with the mutation, sharing the same 12.8Mb haplotype. Our findings provide support for SORL1 mutations resulting in a broad range of additional phenotypes and warrants further studies in neurodegenerative diseases beyond AD.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dementia / genetics*
  • Dementia / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Greece
  • Humans
  • LDL-Receptor Related Proteins / genetics*
  • Male
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics*
  • Parkinson Disease / genetics*
  • Parkinson Disease / physiopathology
  • Pedigree

Substances

  • LDL-Receptor Related Proteins
  • Membrane Transport Proteins
  • SORL1 protein, human