Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) caused by common mutations
Open Access
- 16 August 2021
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in neurogenetics
- Vol. 22 (4), 235-250
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10048-021-00662-5
Abstract
The term SCA refers to a phenotypically and genetically heterogeneous group of autosomal dominant spinocerebellar ataxias. Phenotypically they present as gait ataxia frequently in combination with dysarthria and oculomotor problems. Additional signs and symptoms are common and can include various pyramidal and extrapyramidal signs and intellectual impairment. Genetic causes of SCAs are either repeat expansions within disease genes or common mutations (point mutations, deletions, insertions etc.). Frequently the two types of mutations cause indistinguishable phenotypes (locus heterogeneity). This article focuses on SCAs caused by common mutations. It describes phenotype and genotype of the presently 27 types known and discusses the molecular pathogenesis in those 21 types where the disease gene has been identified. Apart from the dominant types, the article also summarizes findings in a variant caused by mutations in a mitochondrial gene. Possible common disease mechanisms are considered based on findings in the various SCAs described.Funding Information
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
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