Linking LRP12 CGG repeat expansion to inherited peripheral neuropathy

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Hobara TakahiroORCID,Ando MasahiroORCID,Higuchi Yujiro,Yuan Jun-HuiORCID,Yoshimura Akiko,Kojima Fumikazu,Noguchi Yutaka,Takei Jun,Hiramatsu Yu,Nozuma SatoshiORCID,Nakamura Tomonori,Adachi Tadashi,Toyooka Keiko,Yamashita Toru,Sakiyama YusukeORCID,Hashiguchi Akihiro,Matsuura EijiORCID,Okamoto Yuji,Takashima HiroshiORCID

Abstract

BackgroundThe causative genes for over 60% of inherited peripheral neuropathy (IPN) remain unidentified. This study endeavours to enhance the genetic diagnostic rate in IPN cases by conducting screenings focused on non-coding repeat expansions.MethodsWe gathered data from 2424 unrelated Japanese patients diagnosed with IPN, among whom 1555 cases with unidentified genetic causes, as determined through comprehensive prescreening analyses, were selected for the study. Screening for CGG non-coding repeat expansions inLRP12,GIPC1andRILPL1genes was conducted using PCR and long-read sequencing technologies.ResultsWe identified CGG repeat expansions inLRP12from 44 cases, establishing it as the fourth most common aetiology in Japanese IPN. Most cases (29/37) exhibited distal limb weakness, without ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, facial muscle weakness or bulbar palsy. Neurogenic changes were frequently observed in both needle electromyography (97%) and skeletal muscle tissue (100%). In nerve conduction studies, 28 cases primarily showed impairment in motor nerves without concurrent involvement of sensory nerves, consistent with the phenotype of hereditary motor neuropathy. In seven cases, both motor and sensory nerves were affected, resembling the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) phenotype. Importantly, the mean CGG repeat number detected in the present patients was significantly shorter than that of patients withLRP12-oculopharyngodistal myopathy (p<0.0001). Additionally,GIPC1andRILPL1repeat expansions were absent in our IPN cases.ConclusionWe initially elucidateLRP12repeat expansions as a prevalent cause of CMT, highlighting the necessity for an adapted screening strategy in clinical practice, particularly when addressing patients with IPN.

Funder

Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development

Research Committee of Ataxia, Health Labour Sciences Research

KAKENHI

Publisher

BMJ

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