Title |
Homozygous loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding the dopamine transporter are associated with infantile parkinsonism-dystonia
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Published in |
Journal of Clinical Investigation, May 2009
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DOI | 10.1172/jci39060 |
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Authors |
Manju A. Kurian, Juan Zhen, Shu-Yuan Cheng, Yan Li, Santosh R. Mordekar, Philip Jardine, Neil V. Morgan, Esther Meyer, Louise Tee, Shanaz Pasha, Evangeline Wassmer, Simon J.R. Heales, Paul Gissen, Maarten E.A. Reith, Eamonn R. Maher |
Abstract |
Genetic variants of the SLC6A3 gene that encodes the human dopamine transporter (DAT) have been linked to a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In addition, the homozygous Slc6a3 knockout mouse displays a hyperactivity phenotype. Here, we analyzed 2 unrelated consanguineous families with infantile parkinsonism-dystonia (IPD) syndrome and identified homozygous missense SLC6A3 mutations (p.L368Q and p.P395L) in both families. Functional studies demonstrated that both mutations were loss-of-function mutations that severely reduced levels of mature (85-kDa) DAT while having a differential effect on the apparent binding affinity of dopamine. Thus, in humans, loss-of-function SLC6A3 mutations that impair DAT-mediated dopamine transport activity are associated with an early-onset complex movement disorder. Identification of the molecular basis of IPD suggests SLC6A3 as a candidate susceptibility gene for other movement disorders associated with parkinsonism and/or dystonic features. |
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