Genetic Movement Disorders Commonly Seen in Asians
Journal
Movement disorders clinical practice
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
6
Pages
878
Date Issued
2023-06
Author(s)
Jagota, Priya
Lim, Shen-Yang
Pal, Pramod Kumar
Lee, Jee-Young
Kukkle, Prashanth Lingappa
Fujioka, Shinsuke
Shang, Huifang
Phokaewvarangkul, Onanong
Bhidayasiri, Roongroj
Mohamed Ibrahim, Norlinah
Ugawa, Yoshikazu
Aldaajani, Zakiyah
Jeon, Beomseok
Diesta, Cid
Shambetova, Cholpon
Abstract
The increasing availability of molecular genetic testing has changed the landscape of both genetic research and clinical practice. Not only is the pace of discovery of novel disease-causing genes accelerating but also the phenotypic spectra associated with previously known genes are expanding. These advancements lead to the awareness that some genetic movement disorders may cluster in certain ethnic populations and genetic pleiotropy may result in unique clinical presentations in specific ethnic groups. Thus, the characteristics, genetics and risk factors of movement disorders may differ between populations. Recognition of a particular clinical phenotype, combined with information about the ethnic origin of patients could lead to early and correct diagnosis and assist the development of future personalized medicine for patients with these disorders. Here, the Movement Disorders in Asia Task Force sought to review genetic movement disorders that are commonly seen in Asia, including Wilson's disease, spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA) types 12, 31, and 36, Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease, PLA2G6-related parkinsonism, adult-onset neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID), and paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia. We also review common disorders seen worldwide with specific mutations or presentations that occur frequently in Asians.
Subjects
Asia; genetic; movement disorders
SDGs
Type
review