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GTPase Regulator Associated with Focal Adhesion Kinase 1 ( GRAF1 ) Immunoglobulin ‐Associated Ataxia and Neuropathy
Author(s) -
Pittock Sean J.,
Alfugham Nora,
O'Connor Kevin,
Hinson Shan,
Kunchok Amy,
Len Vanda A.,
Komorowski Lars,
Probst Christian,
McKeon Andrew
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
movement disorders clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.754
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 2330-1619
DOI - 10.1002/mdc3.13036
Subject(s) - pathology , medicine , ataxia , cerebellar ataxia , immunology , psychiatry
Background To date, 10 patients with GTPase Regulator Associated with Focal Adhesion Kinase 1/Rho GTPase Activating Protein 26‐Immunoglobulin (GRAF1/ARHGAP26‐IgG) associated neurological disorders have been described, most with ataxia. Objective To report the clinical, oncological, and radiological associations of GRAF1 autoantibodies. Methods We identified 17 patients whose serum and/or cerebrospinal fluid IgG was confirmed to target GRAF1/ARHGAP26‐IgG by both tissue‐based immunofluorescence and transfected cell‐based assay. Clinical information was available on 14 patients. Results The median age at neurological symptom onset was 51 years, and 8 (47%) were men. The predominant clinical features were subacute progressive cerebellar ataxia (13) or peripheral neuropathy (2). Magnetic resonance imaging brain (7 available) showed cerebellar atrophy (4, 1 also cerebrum and brainstem atrophy). Of 7 cerebrospinal fluids available for testing, 5 showed pleocytosis with oligoclonal bands in 3. Squamous cell carcinoma was observed in 3 patients (head and neck [2], lung [1]). Conclusion GTPase Regulator Associated with Focal Adhesion Kinase 1 autoimmunity manifests commonly with subacute ataxia and cerebellar degeneration with a potential association with squamous cell carcinoma. Peripheral neuropathy may also be encountered. Cases in this series responded poorly to immunotherapy.

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