Neuropathologic Characterisation of Mitochondrial Membrane Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration (MPAN) With Coexisting α-Synuclein and Tau Pathology in a Young Adult.
Laura Gomez-Isaza, Javier Redding-Ochoa, Maria Luongo, Russell Alexander, Anindita Ray, Sonja W Scholz, Juan C Troncoso
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Abstract
Mitochondrial membrane protein associated neurodegeneration (MPAN) is a rare and genetically defined subtype of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) caused by pathogenic variants in C19orf12. We report an autopsy case in a young adult with a homozygous C19orf12 missense variant. Neuropathological examination demonstrated iron deposition within the globus pallidus, widespread neuroaxonal spheroids, and extensive α-synuclein pathology of the brainstem, limbic and neocortical regions. In addition, we identified focal tau pathology in hippocampus, and entorhinal cortex.
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Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology is an international journal for the publication of original papers, both clinical and experimental, on problems and pathological processes in neuropathology and muscle disease. Established in 1974, this reputable and well respected journal is an international journal sponsored by the British Neuropathological Society, one of the world leading societies for Neuropathology, pioneering research and scientific endeavour with a global membership base. Additionally members of the British Neuropathological Society get 50% off the cost of print colour on acceptance of their article.