SIRTUIN 5 POLYMORPHISMS AND NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES

摘要

A method for determining a subject's risk of developing a neurological disease or disorder such as Huntington's or Parkinson's disease, based on the presence of SIRT5prom2 (rs9382222) C/C genotype is provided. Also provided are compositions including primers and probes, which are capable of selectively interacting with nucleic acids, such as those comprising the SNP disclosed herein.