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Huntington disease

Rhia Ghosh, Sarah J. Tabrizi·2018·Handbook of Clinical Neurology

Abstract

Huntington disease is a monogenic neurodegenerative disorder that displays an autosomal-dominant pattern of inheritance. It is characterized by motor, psychiatric, and cognitive symptoms that progress over 15-20 years. Since the identification of the causative genetic mutation in 1993 much has been discovered about the underlying pathogenic mechanisms, but as yet there are no disease-modifying therapies available. This chapter reviews the epidemiology, genetic basis, pathogenesis, presentation, and clinical management of Huntington disease. The principles of genetic testing are explained. We also describe recent developments in the ongoing search for therapeutics and for biomarkers to track disease progression.

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  • Huntington's disease is characterized by progressive atrophy of the striatum and cortex in advanced disease.

    “Huntington’s disease (HD) is characterized by progressive atrophy of the striatum and cortex in advanced disease69.”

    From Microglia in neurodegeneration (2018) · cites this paper as [69]

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Authors
Ghosh, R., & Tabrizi, S. J.
Affiliations
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (GB)
Corresponding author
Sarah J. Tabrizi
Venue
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
Publisher
Elsevier
Published
2018
Volume
147
Pages
255-278
ISSN
0072-9752 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4210402511
Cited by
122
References
170
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 19 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 19 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 1
FWCI
12.03
Type
book chapter
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Handbook of clinical neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Wellcome Trust (200181/Z/15/Z)
  • Rosetrees Trust
  • Medical Research Council (MR/K023268/1, MR/L012936/1, MR/L02053X/1)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neurological diseases and metabolism
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Neurological disorders and treatments
Keywords
Huntington's disease, neurodegenerative diseases, autosomal dominant inheritance, CAG repeat expansion, genetic testing, pathogenesis, motor symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, cognitive impairment, disease-modifying therapy, biomarkers, disease progression
MeSH terms
Huntingtin Protein, Brain, Genetic Testing, Humans, Huntington Disease, Motor Activity, Disease Progression, Disease Management

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