2001
DOI: 10.1038/ng760
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A repeat expansion in the gene encoding junctophilin-3 is associated with Huntington disease–like 2

Abstract: We recently described a disorder termed Huntington disease-like 2 (HDL2) that completely segregates with an unidentified CAG/CTG expansion in a large pedigree (W). We now report the cloning of this expansion and its localization to a variably spliced exon of JPH3 (encoding junctophilin-3), a gene involved in the formation of junctional membrane structures.

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“…37,38 As such, HTT gene expansion in these patients will be negative. 39 Furthermore, the considerable clinical overlap between HD and dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy may warrant a recommendation of ATN1 gene testing in those patients referred with a clinical diagnosis of HD who subsequently test negative for the expansion.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…37,38 As such, HTT gene expansion in these patients will be negative. 39 Furthermore, the considerable clinical overlap between HD and dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy may warrant a recommendation of ATN1 gene testing in those patients referred with a clinical diagnosis of HD who subsequently test negative for the expansion.…”
Section: Interpretationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The insertions of triplet repeats in the JP-3 locus result in a human genetic disease called HDL2, with clinical symptoms similar to those of Huntington's disease (23). Although HDL2 bears the features of polyglutamine diseases, the triplet repeats do not encode polyglutamine and seem to simply disrupt the JP-3 gene.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…These studies present a strong case that JP-2 is an important component to maintain the morphological integrity of the dyad for establishing efficient E-C coupling in cardiac muscle, and that disruption of junctophilin function can result in severe pathology. This is the case beyond the cardiovascular system, as several mutations in JP-3 have been linked to the development of Huntington's Disease type 2 [44][45][46].…”
Section: Junctophilins Span the Cytoplasmic Space In Junctions To Linmentioning
confidence: 99%