PARK18 genetic Parkinson's disease (PD)

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

PARK18 genetic Parkinson's disease (PD). This is caused by mutations in the EIF4G1 gene on chromosome 3q. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Genetics

  • This is caused by mutations in the EIF4G1 gene on chromosome 3q
  • The transmission is autosomal dominant

Clinical features

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Treatment

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References

  1. Chartier-Harlin MC, Dachsel JC, Vilariño-Güell C, et al. Translation initiator EIF4G1 mutations in familial Parkinson disease. Am J Hum Genet 2011; 89:398-406.

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