Population-specific frequencies for LRRK2 susceptibility variants in the genetic epidemiology of Parkinson's disease (GEO-PD) consortium

Heckman, M. G.; Soto-Ortolaza, A. I.; Aasly, J. O.; Abahuni, N.; Annesi, G.; Bacon, J. A.; Bardien, S.; Bozi, M.; Brice, A.; Brighina, L.; Carr, J.; Chartier-Harlin, M. -C.; Dardiotis, E.; Dickson, D. W.; Diehl, N. N.; Elbaz, A.; Ferrarese, C.; Fiske, B.; Gibson, J. M.; Gibson, R.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Hattori, N.; Ioannidis, J. P. A.; Boczarska-Jedynak, M.; Jasinska-Myga, B.; Jeon, B. S.; Kim, Y. J.; Klein, C.; Kruger, R.; Kyratzi, E.; Lesage, S.; Lin, C. -H.; Lynch, T.; Maraganore, D. M.; Mellick, G. D.; Mutez, E.; Nilsson, C.; Opala, G.; Park, S. S.; Petrucci, S.; Puschmann, A.; Quattrone, A.; Sharma, M.; Silburn, P. A.; Sohn, Y. H.; Stefanis, L.; Tadic, V.; Theuns, J.; Tomiyama, H.; Uitti, R. J.; Valente, E. M.; Van Broeckhoven, C.; Van De Loo, S.; Vassilatis, D. K.; Vilarino-Guell, C.; White, L. R.; Wirdefeldt, K.; Wszolek, Z. K.; R. -M., Wu; Hentati, F.; Farrer, M. J.; Ross, O. A.

doi:10.1002/mds.25600

Background: Variants within the leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 gene are recognized as the most frequent genetic cause of Parkinson's disease. Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 variation related to disease susceptibility displays many features that reflect the nature of complex, late-onset sporadic disorders like Parkinson's disease. Methods: The Genetic Epidemiology of Parkinson's Disease Consortium recently performed the largest genetic association study for variants in the leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 gene across 23 different sites in 15 countries. Results: Herein, we detail the allele frequencies for the novel risk factors (p.A419V and p.M1646T) and the protective haplotype (p.N551K-R1398H-K1423K) nominated in the original publication. Simple population allele frequencies not only can provide insight into the clinical relevance of specific variants but also can help genetically define patient groups. Conclusions: Establishing individual patient-based genomic susceptibility profiles that incorporate both risk factors and protective factors will determine future diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Population-specific frequencies for LRRK2 susceptibility variants in the genetic epidemiology of Parkinson's disease (GEO-PD) consortium / Heckman, M. G.; Soto-Ortolaza, A. I.; Aasly, J. O.; Abahuni, N.; Annesi, G.; Bacon, J. A.; Bardien, S.; Bozi, M.; Brice, A.; Brighina, L.; Carr, J.; Chartier-Harlin, M. -C.; Dardiotis, E.; Dickson, D. W.; Diehl, N. N.; Elbaz, A.; Ferrarese, C.; Fiske, B.; Gibson, J. M.; Gibson, R.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Hattori, N.; Ioannidis, J. P. A.; Boczarska-Jedynak, M.; Jasinska-Myga, B.; Jeon, B. S.; Kim, Y. J.; Klein, C.; Kruger, R.; Kyratzi, E.; Lesage, S.; Lin, C. -H.; Lynch, T.; Maraganore, D. M.; Mellick, G. D.; Mutez, E.; Nilsson, C.; Opala, G.; Park, S. S.; Petrucci, S.; Puschmann, A.; Quattrone, A.; Sharma, M.; Silburn, P. A.; Sohn, Y. H.; Stefanis, L.; Tadic, V.; Theuns, J.; Tomiyama, H.; Uitti, R. J.; Valente, E. M.; Van Broeckhoven, C.; Van De Loo, S.; Vassilatis, D. K.; Vilarino-Guell, C.; White, L. R.; Wirdefeldt, K.; Wszolek, Z. K.; Wu, R. -M.; Hentati, F.; Farrer, M. J.; Ross, O. A.. - In: MOVEMENT DISORDERS. - ISSN 0885-3185. - 28:12(2013), pp. 1740-1744. [10.1002/mds.25600]