Chinese researchers identify new neurological disease gene
BEIJING -- Chinese researchers have identified a gene that may cause neurological disorders.
Primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) is a neurological disease, with high incidence among the elderly. Symptoms include difficulty in walking and speaking.
Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, the Institute of Neuroscience and State Key Neuroscience Laboratory, the latter two with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have identified a new causal gene, MYORG, which encodes a protein composed of 714 amino acids.
After experiments on mice, the gene was found to be recessive, while other known PFBC genes are dominant.
In 2012, researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology discovered the first PFBC causal gene. However, more than 50 percent of the genetic factors are still unclear.
The new finding was published in the journal Neuron.
- Overcharged gas fees to be refunded in Chengdu
- Internal combustion engine conference kicks off in Tianjin
- Deep sea exploration vessel docked in Nansha
- Eight dead after minibus collision
- Chinese PLA navy to celebrate 75th founding anniversary with series of events
- Student detained on suspicion of the death of his roommate