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<p>Mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (<i>SOD1</i>) gene are a predominant, genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Given the marked variability in <i>SOD1</i> variant prevalence and clinical manifestations across global populations, this study aimed to characterize the genetic and clinical profile of <i>SOD1</i>-associated ALS (<i>SOD1</i>-ALS) in a large cohort of Indian patients. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed for the retrospective cohort, along with comprehensive bioinformatic analyses and interpretation of genetic variants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Kaplan–Meier survival analysis to assess clinical and survival outcomes. Among 765 individuals who underwent WES, 37 probands (4.8%) from 33 families were identified with <i>SOD1</i>-ALS, representing a substantial 24.2% of familial ALS (fALS) cases. Patients showed a male preponderance (1.64:1) with a mean age at onset of 41.9 ± 13.1 years. Analysis revealed 23 distinct pathogenic/likely pathogenic <i>SOD1</i> variants, including four novel variants. Remarkably, a high frequency of homozygous variants (6 patients) were observed in the cohort, which were associated with earlier disease onset. Most patients presented with a lower limb onset (67.6%) and a lower motor neuron phenotype. Survival was noted to be prolonged in carriers of H47R, V88M, and I152N variants, while those with juvenile onset showed reduced survival. In conclusion, this study provides the first comprehensive characterization of <i>SOD1</i>-ALS in the Indian population, revealing a distinct genetic profile with a unique spectrum of <i>SOD1</i> variants and a higher prevalence of homozygous cases. These detailed genotype–phenotype correlations contribute significantly to the genetic etiology of ALS.</p>

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Clinical trajectories and genetic profiles of SOD1-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: insights from a single-center cohort in India

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    2026年1月9日

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  • Muddasu Suhasini Keerthipriya,
  • Ananthapadmanabha Kotambail,
  • Madhusudhan Deekshitha,
  • R. Mahima,
  • M. B. Ramyashree,
  • Bhoomika M. Rao,
  • Purbasha Biswas,
  • Dipti Baskar,
  • Peneti Balaji,
  • Mugdha Mehta,
  • Olivia Gray,
  • Kaja A. Wasik,
  • Anne-Katrin Emde,
  • Kiran Polavarapu,
  • Veeramani Preethish-Kumar,
  • Pradeep Reddy,
  • Priya Treesa Thomas,
  • Saraswati Nashi,
  • Gautham Arunachal,
  • Seena Vengalil,
  • Atchayaram Nalini

摘要

Mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene are a predominant, genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Given the marked variability in SOD1 variant prevalence and clinical manifestations across global populations, this study aimed to characterize the genetic and clinical profile of SOD1-associated ALS (SOD1-ALS) in a large cohort of Indian patients. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed for the retrospective cohort, along with comprehensive bioinformatic analyses and interpretation of genetic variants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Kaplan–Meier survival analysis to assess clinical and survival outcomes. Among 765 individuals who underwent WES, 37 probands (4.8%) from 33 families were identified with SOD1-ALS, representing a substantial 24.2% of familial ALS (fALS) cases. Patients showed a male preponderance (1.64:1) with a mean age at onset of 41.9 ± 13.1 years. Analysis revealed 23 distinct pathogenic/likely pathogenic SOD1 variants, including four novel variants. Remarkably, a high frequency of homozygous variants (6 patients) were observed in the cohort, which were associated with earlier disease onset. Most patients presented with a lower limb onset (67.6%) and a lower motor neuron phenotype. Survival was noted to be prolonged in carriers of H47R, V88M, and I152N variants, while those with juvenile onset showed reduced survival. In conclusion, this study provides the first comprehensive characterization of SOD1-ALS in the Indian population, revealing a distinct genetic profile with a unique spectrum of SOD1 variants and a higher prevalence of homozygous cases. These detailed genotype–phenotype correlations contribute significantly to the genetic etiology of ALS.