Identification of novel risk loci for restless legs syndrome in genome-wide association studies in individuals of European ancestry: a meta-analysis
B Schormair, C Zhao, S Bell, E Tilch… - The Lancet …, 2017 - thelancet.com
Background Restless legs syndrome is a prevalent chronic neurological disorder with
potentially severe mental and physical health consequences. Clearer understanding of the …
potentially severe mental and physical health consequences. Clearer understanding of the …
Large genome-wide association study identifies three novel risk variants for restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological sensorimotor disorder often
described as an unpleasant sensation associated with an urge to move the legs. Here we …
described as an unpleasant sensation associated with an urge to move the legs. Here we …
Genome-wide association study identifies novel restless legs syndrome susceptibility loci on 2p14 and 16q12. 1
J Winkelmann, D Czamara, B Schormair, F Knauf… - PLoS …, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder with an age-dependent
prevalence of up to 10% in the general population above 65 years of age. Affected …
prevalence of up to 10% in the general population above 65 years of age. Affected …
Linkage analysis identifies a novel locus for restless legs syndrome on chromosome 2q in a South Tyrolean population isolate
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological condition with three loci (12q, 14q,
and 9p) described so far, although none of these genes has yet been identified. We report a …
and 9p) described so far, although none of these genes has yet been identified. We report a …
Genomewide linkage scan identifies a novel susceptibility locus for restless legs syndrome on chromosome 9p
S Chen, WG Ondo, S Rao, L Li, Q Chen… - The American Journal of …, 2004 - cell.com
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder that affects 5%–12% of all
whites. To genetically dissect this complex disease, we characterized 15 large and extended …
whites. To genetically dissect this complex disease, we characterized 15 large and extended …
Restless legs syndrome associated with major diseases: a systematic review and new concept
Recent publications on both the genetics and environmental factors of restless legs
syndrome (RLS) defined as a clinical disorder suggest that overlapping genetic risk factors …
syndrome (RLS) defined as a clinical disorder suggest that overlapping genetic risk factors …
Recent advances in the diagnosis, genetics and treatment of restless legs syndrome
C Trenkwalder, B Högl, J Winkelmann - Journal of neurology, 2009 - Springer
Abstract Knowledge of restless legs syndrome (RLS) has greatly increased in recent years
due to the many advances that have been made in diagnosis, management and genetics …
due to the many advances that have been made in diagnosis, management and genetics …
Genetics of restless legs syndrome
J Winkelmann - Current neurology and neuroscience reports, 2008 - Springer
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a highly familial trait with heritability estimates of about
50%. It is a polygenetic disorder in which a number of variants contribute to the phenotype …
50%. It is a polygenetic disorder in which a number of variants contribute to the phenotype …
Replication of restless legs syndrome loci in three European populations
D Kemlink, O Polo, B Frauscher… - Journal of medical …, 2009 - jmg.bmj.com
Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is associated with common variants in three
intronic and intergenic regions in MEIS1, BTBD9, and MAP2K5/LBXCOR1 on chromosomes …
intronic and intergenic regions in MEIS1, BTBD9, and MAP2K5/LBXCOR1 on chromosomes …
Family study of restless legs syndrome in Quebec, Canada: clinical characterization of 671 familial cases
Objectives To fully ascertain the familial aggregation of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and to
characterize the clinical features of familial RLS (fRLS) cases. Design A case series survey …
characterize the clinical features of familial RLS (fRLS) cases. Design A case series survey …