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PSEN2 Mutations in Alzheimer's Disease

Disease Info
N141I (Asn141Ile)The most frequently reported mutation, originally identified in Volga-German families
M239V (Met239Val)Associated with a severe phenotype
T122P (Thr122Pro)Found in multiple populations
S130L (Ser130Leu)Common variant with variable penetrance
Presenilin 1 or Presenilin 2The catalytic subunit
NicastrinA receptor-like glycoprotein
APH-1An accessory protein
PEN-2Required for enzyme activation
Calcium dysregulationMitochondrial and ER calcium stores are disrupted
Oxidative stressIncreased reactive oxygen species production
Endoplasmic reticulum stressUnfolded protein response activation
Synaptic dysfunctionImpaired synaptic plasticity and transmission
DatabasesOMIMOrphanetClinicalTrialsPubMed

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