High-Resolution Melting (HRM) Analysis of the Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase (SOD1) Gene in Japanese Sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (SALS) Patients
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- 12 April 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Neurology Research International
- Vol. 2011, 1-8
Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, and the majority of ALS are sporadic (SALS). Recently, several causative genes for familial ALS (FALS) were identified, but the cause of the SALS is still unknown. This time, we aimed to identify the genetic background of SALS. First, we applied the new sensitive screening methods: high-resolution melting (HRM) analysis. HRM analysis detected 18 out of 19 known SOD1 gene mutations ( sensitivity). Next, we screenedSOD1, three novel mutations (C6Y, Q22H, and S134T) were identified in our own 184 SALS cases ( prevalence), and four mutations in another 255 SALS cases ( prevalence) registered from all over Japan. The patients withSOD1mutations suggested a relatively young onset and limb involvement at onset. The HRM analysis is a sensitive and easy screening method; we will use this method for screening other ALS causative genes and revealing the genetic background of SALS.Keywords
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