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Identification and characterisation of a large Senataxin (SETX) gene duplication in ataxia with ocular apraxia type 2 (AOA2)

Authors: Larissa Arning, Ludger Schöls, Huriye Cin, Manfred Souquet, Jörg T. Epplen, Dagmar Timmann

Published in: Neurogenetics | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia with ocular apraxia type 2 (AOA2) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by early onset cerebellar ataxia, sensory-motor neuropathy and frequently increased levels of α-fetoprotein. We describe a male patient with a phenotype highly suggestive of AOA2, but only one point mutation found by sequencing of the SETX gene. Further analysis revealed a large out-of-frame tandem duplication, encompassing exons 7, 8, 9 and 10. This duplication event occurred obviously by unequal homologous recombination between AluY sequences. Gross SETX deletions or duplications might be an underestimated cause of AOA2.

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Title: Identification and characterisation of a large Senataxin (SETX) gene duplication in ataxia with ocular apraxia type 2 (AOA2)
Authors: Larissa Arning
Ludger Schöls
Huriye Cin
Manfred Souquet
Jörg T. Epplen
Dagmar Timmann
Publication date: 01-10-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Neurogenetics / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1364-6745
Electronic ISSN: 1364-6753
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10048-008-0139-z

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