Novel PANK2 gene mutations in two Chinese siblings with atypical pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration

Neurol Sci. 2013 Apr;34(4):561-3. doi: 10.1007/s10072-012-1177-8. Epub 2012 Aug 29.

Abstract

Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is an autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by neurodegeneration and iron accumulation in the brain. Classic and atypical PKAN are distinguished on the basis of age at onset and disease progression. PANK2, localized on chromosome20p13, is confirmed as the responsible gene. We report two Chinese siblings with atypical PKAN, who had a 26- and 24-year disease course, respectively. Brain MRI scans of the two siblings showed the specific "eye of the tiger" sign. Genetic analysis identified novel compound heterozygous mutations (IVS1-2 A>T, c.T1130C) in PANK2 gene, which were confirmed to be deleterious. We verify the clinical heterogeneity even in siblings with identical genotype and expand the gene mutation pool for PKAN.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asian People / genetics
  • Brain / pathology
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mutation / genetics*
  • Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration / genetics*
  • Phosphotransferases (Alcohol Group Acceptor) / genetics*
  • Siblings*

Substances

  • Phosphotransferases (Alcohol Group Acceptor)
  • pantothenate kinase