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Linkage Analysis of Moyamoya Disease on Chromosome 6

Department of Neurosurgery Neurological Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Kiyonobu Ikezaki, MD, PhD

Department of Neurosurgery Neurological Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, nobu{at}ns.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp

Takehiko Sasazuki, MD, PhD

Department of Genetics, Medical Institute of Bioregulation Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Toshio Matsushima, MD, PhD

Department of Neurosurgery Neurological Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Masashi Fukui, MD, PhD

Department of Neurosurgery Neurological Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Genetic factors have been suggested to contribute to the etiology of moyamoya disease. The authors have previously reported an association between moyamoya disease and several alleles for human leukocyte antigens (HLA). To further specify the genetic component of moyamoya disease, a linkage study of moyamoya disease using markers on chromosome 6, where the HLA gene is located, was performed. The 15 microsatellite markers of chromosome 6 were studied in 20 affected sibling pairs. From an identical-by-descent analysis of these markers, an allele with possible linkage to moyamoya disease was identified. Sharing of the allele among affected members in 19 families was investigated, considering the haplotype. The marker, D6S441, might be linked to moyamoya disease. Considering the haplotype, the allele was shared among the affected members in 16 (82%) of the 19 families, but not in two others. In one family, sharing of the allele could not be determined because of low heterozygosity. Further studies are necessary to clarify multiple genetic factors that are definitely linked with moyamoya disease. (J Child Neurol 2000;15:179-182).

Journal of Child Neurology, Vol. 15, No. 3, 179-182 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/088307380001500307


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