DYT27: Dystonia 27

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

DYT27: Dystonia 27. This is caused by mutations in the COL6A3 gene on chromosome 2. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Genetics

  • This is caused by mutations in the COL6A3 gene on chromosome 2
  • The transmission is autosomal recessive
  • The onset is in the first two decades

Clinical features

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References

  1. Zech M, Lam DD, Francescatto L, et al. Recessive mutations in the α3 (VI) collagen gene COL6A3 cause early-onset isolated dystonia. Am J Hum Genet 2015; 96:883-893. 
  2. Jochim A, Zech M, Gora-Stahlberg G, Winkelmann J, Haslinger B. The clinical phenotype of early-onset isolated dystonia caused by recessive COL6A3 mutations (DYT27). Mov Disord 2016; 31:747-750.

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