A new F-box protein 7 gene mutation causing typical Parkinson's disease

Mov Disord. 2015 Jul;30(8):1130-3. doi: 10.1002/mds.26266. Epub 2015 May 23.

Abstract

Background: Recessive mutations in the F-box protein 7 gene (FBXO7; PARK15) have been identified as a cause of the parkinsonian-pyramidal syndrome. Here, we report clinical and genetic findings in a Turkish family with novel FBXO7 mutations.

Methods: Whole exome and targeted Sanger sequencing were performed for genetic analysis in a family with two members affected by Parkinson's disease (PD). All family members underwent detailed clinical, mental, and neurological examination.

Results: The new p.L34R (c.101 T>G) FBXO7 mutation was detected in a homozygous state in two Turkish sibs with typical levodopa-responsive PD.

Conclusion: This is the first time a FBXO7 mutation has been identified that causes a phenotype compatible with typical idiopathic PD and presents with some of its common nonmotor features, such as rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, depression, and anxiety.

Keywords: FBXO7 gene; Parkinson disease; Turkey; autosomal-recessive; phenotype.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Consanguinity
  • F-Box Proteins / genetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mutation
  • Parkinson Disease / genetics*
  • Parkinson Disease / physiopathology
  • Pedigree
  • Turkey

Substances

  • F-Box Proteins
  • FBXO7 protein, human