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Evidence for increased completed suicide in first-degree relatives of LRRK2 G2019S mutation Parkinson’s disease | Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry


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Letter. Mutations in the l eucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene are an important monogenic cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Reported non-motor features of LRRK2 PD include depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder,1 but suicide has not been systematically investigated. As part of our LRRK2 Ashkenazi Jewish Consortium study we assessed the history of death by suicide in probands and first-degree relatives with and without LRRK2 G2019S mutations.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.

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