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Clinical and pathophysiological studies of Alexander disease caused by GFAP gene mutation

Research Project

Project/Area Number 26461297
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Research Field Neurology
Research InstitutionJichi Medical University

Principal Investigator

NAMEKAWA Michito  自治医科大学, 医学部, 講師 (30332993)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) 嶋崎 晴雄  自治医科大学, 医学部, 准教授 (30316517)
直井 為任  自治医科大学, 医学部, 研究員 (30598694)
Project Period (FY) 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2016)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,940,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,140,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥1,040,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥240,000)
Fiscal Year 2015: ¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
Fiscal Year 2014: ¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
Keywordsアレキサンダー病 / アストロサイト / GFAP / 脊髄小脳変性症 / 遺伝性痙性対麻痺
Outline of Final Research Achievements

Alexander disease (AxD) is a unique monogenic glial cytopathy caused by mutations in GFAP, which is a specific marker of astrocytes. AxD is divided into three clinical subtype; 1) infantile type, 2) juvenile type, and 3) adult type. We performed the following three studies.
1. GFAP gene test: We tested 28 patients with neurodegenerative disorders for GFAP mutations, but in vain. 2. Identification of a novel disease-causing gene by whole-exome sequencing (WES): We performed WES in two members in a family with autosomal dominant transmission, adult-onset spastic paraplegia with leukodystrophy, and identified 66 candidate genes. 3. Cell biological study: We expressed wildtype and mutant GFAP with a tag-free vector in SW13 cells without intermediate filaments such as GFAP and vimentin, and observed the intracellular distribution of overexpressed GFAP. We found that more aggregations were formed in the mutation which would causes much severe clinical presentation.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2016 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2015 Research-status Report
  • 2014 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (18 results)

All 2017 2016 2015 2014

All Journal Article (8 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 3 results,  Peer Reviewed: 7 results,  Open Access: 3 results,  Acknowledgement Compliant: 1 results) Presentation (8 results) Book (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] A case of acute spinal subdural hematoma with subarachnoid hemorrage: Rapid spontaneous remission, relapse, and complete resolution2017

    • Author(s)
      Michito NAMEKAWA, So-ichi KONDO
    • Journal Title

      Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management

      Volume: 8 Pages: 23-25

    • DOI

      10.1016/j.inat.2017.01.009

    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] 抑うつが長期間先行し、嫉妬・被毒妄想を伴ったパーキンソン病の78歳女性例2016

    • Author(s)
      柘野佑太、近田彩香、眞山英徳、小野さやか、滑川道人、松本健二、岡島美朗、崎山快夫
    • Journal Title

      埼玉県医学会雑誌

      Volume: 51 Pages: 132-136

    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Non-traumatic Unilateral Intramuscular Hematoma in the Lower Leg2016

    • Author(s)
      Namekawa M, Yamashita T, Sakiyama Y
    • Journal Title

      Internal Medicine

      Volume: 55 Issue: 8 Pages: 1033-1033

    • DOI

      10.2169/internalmedicine.55.6277

    • NAID

      130005145413

    • ISSN
      0918-2918, 1349-7235
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] "Hot Cross Bun" Sign Associated with SCA12015

    • Author(s)
      Namekawa M, Honda J, Shimazaki H
    • Journal Title

      Internal Medicine

      Volume: 54 Issue: 7 Pages: 859-860

    • DOI

      10.2169/internalmedicine.54.3460

    • NAID

      130005063202

    • ISSN
      0918-2918, 1349-7235
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] Unique combination of hyperintense vessel sign on initial FLAIR and delayed vasoconstriction on MRA in reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A case report.2014

    • Author(s)
      Kameda T, Namekawa M, Shimazaki H, Minakata D, Matsuura T, Nakano I
    • Journal Title

      Cephalalgia

      Volume: 34 Issue: 13 Pages: 1093-1096

    • DOI

      10.1177/0333102414529197

    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Parkinsonism as an initial manifestation of rheumatoid meningitis.2014

    • Author(s)
      Hayashi Y, Namekawa M, Ohtani K, Watanabe E, Nakano I
    • Journal Title

      Neurol Sci

      Volume: 35 Issue: 7 Pages: 1139-1141

    • DOI

      10.1007/s10072-014-1699-3

    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Autosomal recessive complicated spastic paraplegia with a novel lysosomal trafficking regulator gene mutation.2014

    • Author(s)
      Shimazaki H, et al.
    • Journal Title

      J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry

      Volume: 85 Issue: 9 Pages: 1-5

    • DOI

      10.1136/jnnp-2013-306981

    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] 中枢神経系における悪性リンパ腫:Overview2014

    • Author(s)
      滑川道人
    • Journal Title

      BRAIN NERVE

      Volume: 66 Pages: 907-916

    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 合併する広範な下部胸椎の椎体炎に対して早期に後方固定術を施行し、早期離床が可能となった結核性髄膜炎の1例2016

    • Author(s)
      豊崎瑛士、眞山英徳、藤野悟央、滑川道人、崎山快夫
    • Organizer
      第21回日本神経感染症学会総会・学術大会
    • Place of Presentation
      金沢市
    • Year and Date
      2016-10-21
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 成人型ニーマン・ピック病C型兄弟例のHPBCD髄注療法:1年間の報告2016

    • Author(s)
      崎山快夫、近田彩香、眞山英徳、小野さやか、滑川道人、前川正充、松尾宗明、衛藤義勝
    • Organizer
      第57回日本神経学会学術大会
    • Place of Presentation
      神戸市
    • Year and Date
      2016-05-18
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 2次救急病院における急性期脳梗塞のDrip, Ship, and Retreiveの現状2016

    • Author(s)
      眞山英徳、近田彩香、小野さやか、滑川道人、崎山快夫、守谷俊、坪井謙
    • Organizer
      第41回日本脳卒中学会総会
    • Place of Presentation
      札幌市
    • Year and Date
      2016-04-14
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 抑うつが長期間先行し,嫉妬・被毒妄想を伴ったパーキンソン病の78歳女性例2016

    • Author(s)
      柘野佑太,近田彩香,眞山英徳,小野さやか,滑川道人,松本健二,岡島美朗,﨑山快夫
    • Organizer
      第53回埼玉県医学会総会
    • Place of Presentation
      埼玉県さいたま市
    • Year and Date
      2016-02-28
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 運動ニューロン疾患の症状を呈し,約半年の経過で呼吸不全により死亡した抗LRP4抗体陽性だった71歳男性例2015

    • Author(s)
      近田彩香,眞山英徳,小野さやか,滑川道人,樋口理,松尾秀徳,﨑山快夫
    • Organizer
      第215回日本神経学会関東・甲信越地方会
    • Place of Presentation
      東京
    • Year and Date
      2015-12-05
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 当初群発頭痛と診断されたが,のちに皮疹が出現し,診断に至った「急性帯状疱疹による有痛性三叉神経ニューロパチー」の1例2015

    • Author(s)
      眞山英徳,滑川道人,近田彩香,小野さやか,崎山快夫
    • Organizer
      第20回日本神経感染症学会総会,学術大会
    • Place of Presentation
      長野県長野市
    • Year and Date
      2015-10-22
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] SCA1の1家系3名の臨床的考察2014

    • Author(s)
      滑川道人,本多純子,直井為任,嶋崎晴雄,松浦徹
    • Organizer
      第55回日本神経学会学術大会
    • Place of Presentation
      福岡
    • Year and Date
      2014-05-21 – 2014-05-24
    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 末梢神経障害が初発症状であった悪性リンパ腫 (neurolymphomatosis) の4例2014

    • Author(s)
      林夢夏,滑川道人,角田顕子,益子貴史,小野 さやか,中尾紘一,安藤喜仁,澤田幹雄,嶋崎晴雄,松浦 徹
    • Organizer
      第55回日本神経学会学術大会
    • Place of Presentation
      福岡
    • Year and Date
      2014-05-21 – 2014-05-24
    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
  • [Book] 「血管内リンパ腫」 『別冊日本臨牀 新領域別症候群シリーズ No. 30神経症候群(第2版)---その他の神経疾患を含めて---』2015

    • Author(s)
      滑川道人
    • Publisher
      日本臨牀社
    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
  • [Book] 「脊髄小脳変性症」 『神経疾患最新の治療2015-2017』,小林祥泰,水澤英洋,山口修平(編)2014

    • Author(s)
      滑川道人
    • Publisher
      南江堂
    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report

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Published: 2014-04-04   Modified: 2018-03-22  

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