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GBA Gene Mutations and Parkinson's Disease Risk

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GBA Gene Mutations and Parkinson's Disease Risk

Overview

The glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene represents the most significant genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease (PD) identified to date [PMID: 19794875]. Homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in GBA cause Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder, while heterozygous mutations confer a substantial increase in PD risk [PMID: 15578416]. This mechanism page explores the molecular, cellular, and clinical implications of GBA mutations in Parkinson's disease pathogenesis.

The discovery of the GBA-PD association has transformed our understanding of the shared pathophysiology between lysosomal storage disorders and neurodegenerative diseases [PMID: 28447057]. This connection has opened new therapeutic avenues targeting lysosomal function and glucocerebrosidase activity in PD [PMID: 29198438].

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