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Genetics of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

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Genetics of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Path: `diseases/psp-genetics` Title: Genetics of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Overview

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) has a complex genetic architecture with both deterministic genetic factors and susceptibility variants that influence disease risk and phenotype. Understanding the genetic basis of PSP provides insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets. PSP is classified as a 4-repeat (4R) tauopathy, and genetics has been central to understanding its pathogenesis[@mapt2025][@multifactorial2025].

Major Genetic Factors

MAPT Gene

The microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT) gene on chromosome 17q21.31 remains the most significant genetic factor in PSP[@mapt2025][@mapt2024]. The H1 haplotype, a specific genetic variant spanning the MAPT region, is strongly associated with increased PSP risk.

Key findings from recent research:

  • MAPT subhaplotypes demonstrate differential effects across PSP phenotypes
  • The H1/H1 genotype significantly increases risk compared to H1/H2 or H2/H2 genotypes
  • Specific MAPT mutations can cause familial tauopathies with PSP-like presentations
  • The H1c subhaplotype is particularly associated with PSP Richardson syndrome
MAPT Mutations in PSP:
  • Over 50 pathogenic MAPT mutations have been described
  • Mutations in exon 10 (+14 splice site) cause PSP-like phenotypes
  • P301L and P301S mutations associated with frontotemporal dementia with parkinsonism
  • IVS10+16 mutation causes corticobasal syndrome phenotype

NFASC Gene


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