Abstract
The most common mutation causing Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker (GSS) disease is P102L in the prion protein. Previously, this mutation has only been found in coupling with methionine at residue 129. We describe a patient with GSS disease in whom the P102L mutation is in coupling with valine at residue 129. The clinical presentation in P102L-V129 differs greatly from that seen in P102-M129 patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 147-150 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Molecular Brain Research |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Amyloid
- Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker
- PRNP mutation
- Prion protein
- Spinal cord