Research progress of β-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration
10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2018.05.018
- Author:
Chao ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. School of Medicine, Anhui University of Science and Technology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Neurodegeneration;
WD repeat protein 45;
β-propeller protein
- From:
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2018;38(5):569-572
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
β-Propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration (BPAN) is an X-linked hereditary disease caused by WDR45 gene mutation with highly clinical heterogeneity and genetic heterogeneity. The disease has a two-phase clinical process, and clinical manifestations of childhood and adolescence or early adult stages are different. Main features are childhood development delay with seizures, and adolescence or early adult dystonia with Parkinson's syndrome and cognitive dysfunction, leading to severe disability. Childhood symptoms usually improve during adolescence and early adulthood. Imaging manifestations of pale globular and substantia nigra show anomalous iron deposits. This review summarized the clinical features and molecular genetics of BPAN.
