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De Novo Mutation in the Notch3 Gene Causing CADASIL Ann Neurol 47:388-391, Joutel,A.,et al, 2000 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract CADASIL, an autosomal dominant arteriopathy responsible for stroke and dementia, is caused by strongly stereotyped mutations in the Notch3 gene. We report a patient with a condition strongly suggestive of CADASIL (migraine, stroke, and white matter abnormalities), except that this patient did not have any first-degree relatives with similar symptoms. This patient carried a heterozygous Arg182Cys mutation in the Notch3 gene; this mutation was absent in his two biological parents. These data de monstrate the occurrence of a de novo noninherited mutation in the Notch3 gene, which indicates that CADASIL should not be rejected in the absence of a family history. Therefore, our finding suggests that CADASIL may be more frequent than anticipated.

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