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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Genetic analysis of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in a Brazilian Research Center

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Author(s):
Chadi, Gerson ; Maximino, Jessica Ruivo ; De Haidar Jorge, Frederico Mennucci ; De Borba, Fabricio Castro ; Gilio, Joyce Meire ; Callegaro, Dagoberto ; Lopes, Camila Galvao ; Dos Santos, Samantha Nakamura ; Sales Rebelo, Gabriela Natania
Total Authors: 9
Document type: Journal article
Source: AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AND FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION; v. 18, n. 3-4, p. 249-255, 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

Objective: To investigate gene mutations in familial form (FALS) and sporadic form (SALS) of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a highly miscegenated population. Methods: Frequencies of mutations in the C9orfF72, TARDBP, SOD1, FUS and VAPB genes were investigated in a cohort of FALS (n=39) and SALS (n=189) subjects from the Research Centre of the University of SAo Paulo School of Medicine. All patients were subjected to C9orf72 and TARDBP analyses. SOD1, FUS and VAPB were also evaluated in FALS subjects. Results: Mutations were identified in FALS (61.3%) and SALS (5.3%) patients. Mutations in C9orf72 (12.8%,>45 GGGGCC hexanucleotide repeats), VAPB (43.6%, P56S) and SOD1 (7.7%, L145S) were identified in FALS subjects. Pathogenic C9orf72 expansions (2.64%) were identified in some SALS patients. Similar changes of TARDBP were found in SALS (2.64%) but not in FALS subjects. No FUS mutations were seen in any FALS subjects. Conclusions: TARDBP and C9orf72 mutations in this cohort were similar to those found in other centres worldwide. VAPB mutation (P56S) was highly prevalent in Brazilian FALS patients. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/20457-7 - Characterization of the role of Schwann cells on the neurodegeneration events of motoneurons in the animal model an in the patients with the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Grantee:Gerson Chadi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/21235-9 - 25th International Symposium on ALS/MND
Grantee:Gerson Chadi
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Meeting - Abroad