Genetics in restless legs syndrome

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• 作者：Ferini-Strambi ; Luigi ; Bonati ; Maria Teresa ; Oldani ; Alessandro ; Aridon ; Paolo ; Zucconi ; Marco ; et. al.
• 关键词：Genetics ; Restless legs syndrome ; Genome-wide
• 刊名：Sleep Medicine
• 出版年：2004
• 出版时间：May, 2004
• 年：2004
• 卷：5
• 期：3
• 页码：301-304
• 全文大小：124 K

文摘

Several studies on Restless legs syndrome (RLS) have suggested a substantial genetic contribution in the etiology of this sleep disorder. Clinical surveys of idiopathic RLS patients have shown that up to 60 % report a positive family history. Investigations of single families with RLS have suggested an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance with variable expressivity, and some families show possible anticipation. At present, only one twin study is available, showing a high concordance rate (83.3 % ) between identical twins.