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PARK2 (OMIM *602544) is the parkin gene that may cause a form of autosomal recessive juvenile Parkinson disease (OMIM 600116) due to a mutation in the parkin protein. This form of genetic mutation may be one of the most common known genetic causes of early-onset Parkinson disease.In one study of patients with onset of Parkinson disease prior to age 40 (10% of all PD patients), 18% had parkin mutations, with 5% homozygous mutations.his form of genetic mutation may be one of the most common known genetic causes of early-onset Parkinson disease. In one study of patients with onset of Parkinson disease prior to age 40 (10% of all PD patients), 18% had parkin mutations, with 5% homozygous mutations.
SOX2: Embryo Gene Linked to Lethal Lung Cancer. Scientists have discovered genetic mutations linked to small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Among the genetic alterations identified was an increase in the number of copies (amplification) of a gene called SOX2. This gene is a TARGET for new treatments.