MATR3 is an RNA- and DNA-binding protein that interacts with TDP-43, a disease protein linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia. Using exome sequencing, we identified mutations in MATR3 in ALS kindreds. We also observed MATR3 pathology in ALS-affected spinal cords with and without MATR3 mutations. Our data provide more evidence supporting the role of aberrant RNA processing in motor neuron degeneration.

Mutations in the Matrin 3 gene cause familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

CALVO, Andrea;CHIO', Adriano;
2014-01-01

Abstract

MATR3 is an RNA- and DNA-binding protein that interacts with TDP-43, a disease protein linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia. Using exome sequencing, we identified mutations in MATR3 in ALS kindreds. We also observed MATR3 pathology in ALS-affected spinal cords with and without MATR3 mutations. Our data provide more evidence supporting the role of aberrant RNA processing in motor neuron degeneration.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nn.3688
Aged, Aged; 80 and over, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; genetics/pathology, Computational Biology, DNA Mutational Analysis, DNA-Binding Proteins; metabolism, Family Health, Female, Genetic Predisposition to Disease; genetics, Genotype, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Muscle; Skeletal; metabolism/pathology, Mutation; genetics, Neurologic Examination, Nuclear Matrix-Associated Proteins; genetics/metabolism, RNA-Binding Proteins; genetics/metabolism, Spinal Cord; metabolism/pathology
J. O. Johnson;E. P. Pioro;A. Boehringer;R. Chia;H. Feit;A. E. Renton;H. A. Pliner;Y. Abramzon;G. Marangi;B. J. Winborn;J. R. Gibbs;M. A. N...espandi
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