The prevalence of PRKRA mutations in idiopathic dystonia

DYT-PRKRA (DYT16) is considered a rare cause of dystonia-parkinsonism. The significance of this gene as a cause of dystonia and its phenotypical characterization must be determined in larger cohorts. We aimed to investigate the role of PRKRA in patients with dystonia.

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - December 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Camila Oliveira dos Santos, Francisco Pereira da Silva-J únior, Renato David Puga, Egberto Reis Barbosa, Sonia Maria Cesar Azevedo Silva, Vanderci Borges, João Carlos Papaterra Limongi, Maria Sheila Guimarães, Henrique Ballalai Ferraz, Patricia de Carv Tags: Short communication Source Type: research