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ReviewJournal of neurology2026

Emerging insight in genetics and therapies in young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD): a comprehensive review.

Grace Hey, Hikaru Kamo, Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia, Peter Hedera, Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora

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Review in Journal of neurology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Grace Hey *University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Hikaru Kamo *Norman Fixel Institute for Neurologic Diseases, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia *Department of Neurosurgery, Boston University, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-6660-2213
Peter HederaDepartment of Neurology, University of Louisville, 20 Abraham Flexner Way 15th Floor, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
Adolfo Ramirez-ZamoraNorman Fixel Institute for Neurologic Diseases, Gainesville, FL, USA. adolfo.ramirezzamora@uoflhealth.org.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD), defined as Parkinson's disease (PD) with onset between 21 and 50 years of age, represents 3-7% of all PD cases. YOPD is characterized by distinct genetic profiles, unique clinical manifestations, psychosocial challenges, and treatment responses compared to late-onset PD. Genetic mutations in PARK2, PINK1, DJ-1, SNCA, LRRK2, and GBA significantly contribute to the disease pathogenesis, influencing clinical outcomes and disease progression. Clinically, YOPD patients often present with rigidity, dystonia, and early motor fluctuations, alongside heightened psychiatric manifestations, significantly impacting quality of life. Advanced therapies, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI), offer substantial clinical benefit, although data specific to YOPD remain limited. Neuroimaging advancements provide insight into structural and functional brain alterations distinct to YOPD, facilitating earlier and more accurate diagnosis. This review synthesizes current knowledge on genetics, clinical features, psychosocial impacts, neuroimaging, and therapeutic approaches, underscoring the necessity for personalized multidisciplinary management strategies for YOPD.

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Parkinson DiseaseAge of OnsetDeep Brain StimulationHumansClinical featuresGeneticsNeuroimagingPsychosocial challengesTreatment strategiesYoung-onset Parkinson’s disease

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