학술논문

Loss-of-function mutations in HINT1 cause axonal neuropathy with neuromyotonia.
Document Type
Article
Source
Nature Genetics. Oct2012, Vol. 44 Issue 10, p1080-1083. 4p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Subject
*GENETIC mutation
*NEUROPATHY
*AXONS
*PERIPHERAL neuropathy
*NEUROMUSCULAR diseases
*DNA-binding proteins
Language
ISSN
1061-4036
Abstract
Inherited peripheral neuropathies are frequent neuromuscular disorders known for their clinical and genetic heterogeneity. In 33 families, we identified 8 mutations in HINT1 (encoding histidine triad nucleotide-binding protein 1) by combining linkage analyses with next-generation sequencing and subsequent cohort screening of affected individuals. Our study provides evidence that loss of functional HINT1 protein results in a distinct phenotype of autosomal recessive axonal neuropathy with neuromyotonia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]