Genotypes and phenotypes of motor neuron disease: an update of the genetic landscape in Scotland.
Danielle Jane LeightonMorad AnsariJudith NewtonElaine ClearyLaura StephensonEmily BeswickJavier Carod ArtalRichard DavenportCallum DuncanGeorge H GorrieIan MorrisonRobert SwinglerIan J DearyMary PorteousSiddharthan ChandranSuvankar Palnull nullPublished in: Journal of neurology (2024)
Our results provide an accurate summary of MND demographics and genetic epidemiology. We recommend early genetic testing of people with cognitive impairment to ensure that C9orf72 carriers are given the best opportunity for informed treatment planning. Scotland is enriched for the SOD1 p.(Ile114Thr) variant and this has significant implications with regards to future genetically-targeted treatments.