Genetic Movement Disorders Commonly Seen in Asians.

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 fu

SUBMITTER: Jagota P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10272919 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature