Thread: Parkinson’s Biomarker Initiative Expands Study of Genetics
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Old 02-26-2014, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by anagirl View Post
Thank you for all of this information - so helpful!

Do you (or anyone) know if there is a way to see if you have any LRRK2 mutations from the 23andme raw data? There are so many LRRK2 genes that come up - do I just go through each one looking for a "positive"?

Thank you!
The LRRK2 variant most commonly tested for PD is the G2019S mutation. This can be found on the rs34637584 SNP. The mutated allele is A and it only takes one copy of the mutation to significantly increase the lifetime chances of getting PD.
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