Effect of GBA1 Mutations and APOE Polymorphisms on Survival and Progression Among Ashkenazi Jews with Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Tamara Shiner*, Gitit Kavé, Anat Mirelman, Keren Regev, Yoav Piura, Orly Goldstein, Mali Gana Weisz, Anat Bar-Shira, Tanya Gurevich, Avi Orr-Urtreger, Roy N. Alcalay, Nir Giladi, Noa Bregman

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Abstract

Background: Glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) mutations are associated with reduced survival in Parkinson's disease but their effect on survival in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is unclear. Objective: To assess the impact of GBA1 mutations on survival among Ashkenazi Jews with DLB, while controlling for APOE status. Methods: One hundred and forty participants from Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel were genotyped for GBA1 mutations and APOE polymorphisms. Survival rates and follow-up cognitive screening scores were analyzed. Results: GBA1 mutation carriers had a two-fold increased risk of death (HR = 1.999), while APOE status did not independently affect survival. In a subset of patients with available clinical data (N = 63), carriers of the APOE ε4 allele showed faster cognitive deterioration, while GBA1 mutation carriers also declined more rapidly albeit not significantly. Conclusion: Understanding the genetic effects on survival and progression is crucial for patient counseling and inclusion in clinical trials.

Original languageEnglish
JournalMovement Disorders
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StateAccepted/In press - 2024

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