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Colomb. med ; 48(3): 148-151, July-Sept. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-890870

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction: The FMR1 gene has four allelic variants according to the number of repeats of the CGG triplet. Premutation carriers with between 55 and 200 repeats are susceptible to developing pathologies such as tremor and ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI) syndrome. Case description: The patient was a 53-year-old female farmer with severe tremor in the upper limbs at rest that worsens with movement, tremor in the jaw and tongue, and generalized cerebral atrophy. She is a carrier of the FMR1 premutation diagnosed by PCR and Southern Blot, complying with the clinical and radiological criteria of FXTAS, and in addition, has a history of vagal symptoms suggestive of ovarian failure and menstrual cycle disorders that led to hysterectomy at age 33 and was subsequently diagnosed with FXPOI. Conclusion: An unusual case of FXTAS and FXPOI complying with clinical and radiological criteria is reported in a premutation carrier of the FMR1 gene.


Resumen Introducción: el gen FMR1 tiene cuatro variantes alélicas según el número de repeticiones de la tripleta CGG. Los portadores de la premutación con un número entre 55 y 200 repeticiones son susceptibles de desarrollar patologías como el síndrome de temblor y ataxia (FXTAS) y síndrome de falla ovárica prematura (FXPOI) asociados al X frágil. Descripción del caso: Mujer de 53 años, agricultora, con temblor severo en miembros superiores en reposo que empeora con el movimiento, temblor en mandíbula y lengua, atrofia cerebral generalizada, portadora de la premutación del gen FMR1 diagnosticada por PCR y Southern Blot, cumpliendo con criterios clínicos y radiológicos de FXTAS; ademas, historia de síntomas vagales sugestivos de falla ovárica y trastornos del ciclo menstrual que llevaron a histerectomía a los 33 años, haciendose diagnóstico FXPOI. Conclusión: Se reporta un caso inusual en portadoras de la premutación del gen FMR1, con criterios clínicos y radiológicos de FXTAS y FXPOI.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Ataxia/genetics , Tremor/genetics , Primary Ovarian Insufficiency/genetics , Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein/genetics , Fragile X Syndrome/genetics , Blotting, Southern , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Trinucleotide Repeats/genetics , Alleles
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Acta neurol. colomb ; 31(3): 335-341, jul.-sep. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-776241

ABSTRACT

El síndrome de temblor y ataxia asociado al síndrome del cromosoma X frágil (FXTAS) es un desorden neurodegenerativoprogresivo (1), de inicio tardío, que ocurre entre los portadores de la premutación del gen FMR1(Fragile X Mental Retardation 1), el cual está estrechamente asociado con el síndrome del cromosoma X frágil(FXS). El FXTAS se caracteriza por déficits neurológicos que incluyen temblor de intención progresivo, ataxiacerebelosa, parkinsonismo, neuropatía periférica, déficits cognitivos y disfunción autonómica (2-4).El FXTAS surge como una importante opción diagnóstica en hombres con temblor, alteraciones en la marchay síntomas neurodegenerativos. En general existe subregistro de esta patología dado que es un síndrome recientementedescrito y falta conocimiento de los profesionales de salud al respecto, los cuales, debido a la similitudde su presentación clínica con otros desórdenes neurológicos, generalmente suelen confundir el diagnóstico (5).En Colombia no se ha documentado la prevalencia de SXF o de FXTAS. Sin embargo, se ha descrito un corregimientoen el Valle del Cauca que tiene una prevalencia de más de cien veces lo reportado en la literatura deSFX, lo que nos sugiere que en Colombia existe subregistro del SFX y de FXTAS.Esta revisión tiene por objeto difundir los avances del conocimiento de las manifestaciones clínicas, la neurofisiopatologíay las posibilidades de tratamiento de los pacientes con FXTAS, y así aumentar diagnóstico yaportar a mejorar la calidad de vida de los afectados y de sus familias.


Subject(s)
Humans , Ataxia , Tremor
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 68(5): 791-798, Oct. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-562811

ABSTRACT

FXTAS (Fragile X-associated tremor and ataxia syndrome) is a late- onset neurodegenerative disorder affecting mainly men, over 50 years of age, who are carriers of the FMR1 gene premutation. The full mutation of this gene causes the fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of inherited mental retardation. Individuals affected by FXTAS generally present intention tremor and gait ataxia that might be associated to specific radiological and/or neuropathological signs. Other features commonly observed are parkinsonism, cognitive decline, peripheral neuropathy and autonomic dysfunction. Nearly a decade after its clinical characterization, FXTAS is poorly recognized in Brazil. Here we present a review of the current knowledge on the clinical, genetic and diagnostic aspects of the disease.


A FXTAS (síndrome de tremor e ataxia associada ao X frágil) é uma doença neurodegenerativa de início tardio que afeta principalmente homens acima dos 50 anos de idade, portadores de pré-mutação do gene FMR1. A mutação completa desse gene é responsável pela síndrome do cromossomo X frágil (SXF), a causa mais comum de deficiência mental herdada. Indivíduos afetados pela FXTAS geralmente apresentam tremor de intenção e ataxia de marcha que podem estar associados a sinais radiológicos ou neuropatológicos específicos. Outras características comumente observadas são parkinsonismo, declínio cognitivo, neuropatia periférica e disfunções autonômicas. Quase uma década após sua caracterização clínica, a FXTAS é mal conhecida por médicos no Brasil. Esta revisão apresenta o conhecimento atual sobre os aspectos clínicos, genéticos e diagnósticos da síndrome.


Subject(s)
Animals , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Ataxia , Fragile X Syndrome , Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein/genetics , Tremor , Ataxia/diagnosis , Ataxia/drug therapy , Ataxia/genetics , Fragile X Syndrome/diagnosis , Fragile X Syndrome/drug therapy , Fragile X Syndrome/genetics , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Tremor/diagnosis , Tremor/drug therapy , Tremor/genetics
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Arq. bras. ciênc. saúde ; 34(1): 22-26, jan.-abr. 2009. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-519419

ABSTRACT

Introdução: A presença de sequências repetidas de DNA já foi identificada como marcadoras de certas doenças neuropsiquiátricas. O gene FMR1 possui sequência rica em repetições CGG, sujeito a expansão quando transmitido por via materna. Alelos pré-mutados (55200 repetições CGG). Na mutação completa, o gene é inativado determinando a síndrome do X frágil (FRAX). Os portadores da pré-mutação não apresentam deficiência cognitiva associada à FRAX, porém, um subgrupo desses indivíduos com mais de 50 anos de idade desenvolve uma síndrome neurológica progressiva, a síndrome de tremor/ataxia associada ao X frágil (Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome–FXTAS). Objetivos: Este estudo investigou as características clínicas e moleculares dos familiares de quatro homens com mais de 50 anos de idade, familiares de indivíduos FRAX, uma vez que esses indivíduos possuem risco elevado de desenvolver o quadro de FXTAS. Resultados: Nenhum dos pacientes avaliados possuía FXTAS. Conclusão: A síndrome FXTAS foi recentemente descrita e é pouco conhecida no meio clínico e científico. Dessa forma, a avaliação de familiares de indivíduos FRAX pode contribuir para o melhor entendimento da doença e permitir a determinação de sua incidência na população brasileira.


Introduction: The presence of repeated sequences was already identified as markers of neuropsychiatric diseases. The FMR1 gene shelters a CGGrich sequence which is vulnerable to expansion when transmitted through maternal lineage. Premutated alleles (55 200 CGG repeats). In the full mutation range, the gene is inactivated causing the fragile X syndrome (FRAX). Premutation carriers do not present mental retardation, however a subgroup of permutation carriers older than 50 years can develop a progressive neurological syndrome, the Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS). Objectives: This approach had investigated clinical and molecular features offour males - relatives of FRAX individuals – due to the high risk of developing FXTAS. Results: None of the investigated patients had FXTAS. Conclusion: This syndrome was recently described and there is little knowledge about it by clinicians and scientists. Thus, evaluation of people in this condition can contribute to the better understanding of the disease and its incidence in the Brazilian population.


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Chromosomes, Human, X , Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein , Fragile X Syndrome , Genetic Diseases, X-Linked , Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion
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Genet. mol. res. (Online) ; 7(1): 74-84, Jan. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-553773

ABSTRACT

A late onset neurological syndrome in carriers of premutation in FMR1 gene was recently described. The condition was named fragile-X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and includes intentional tremor, cerebellar ataxia, parkinsonism, and cognitive deficit. We ascertained the contribution of FMR1 premutation to the phenotypes ataxia, tremor and/or parkinsonism. Sixty-six men over 45 years old presenting these symptoms, isolated or combined, were tested. Also, 74 normal men, randomly chosen in the population, formed the control group. In the patient group, no premutation carrier was found, which is in agreement with other observed frequencies reported elsewhere (0-5% variation). No significant differences were found when comparing gray zone allele frequencies among target and control groups. The FXTAS contribution in patients with phenotypic manifestations of FXTAS was 15/748 (2%). The presence of gray zone alleles is not correlated with FXTAS occurrence.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Ataxia/diagnosis , Parkinson Disease/diagnosis , Gene Frequency , Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein/genetics , Tremor/diagnosis , Alleles , Ataxia/physiopathology , Ataxia/genetics , Ataxia/pathology , Case-Control Studies , Parkinson Disease/physiopathology , Parkinson Disease/genetics , Parkinson Disease/pathology , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Tremor/physiopathology , Tremor/genetics , Tremor/pathology
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