Repeat expansions in the FGF14 gene can cause late-onset cerebellar ataxia (SCA27B), however the defining features of pathogenic expansions remain uncertain. Here, the authors compare the sequence and structure of FGF14 repeat expansions in patients and controls, leading them to suggest a lower pathogenic threshold and emphasizing the importance of sequencing the full expansion for accurate interpretation.
- Lars Mohren
- Friedrich Erdlenbruch
- Christel Depienne