The genetic cause of ULD is known, but research has led to new areas of study that may lead to an increase in knowledge of what causes ULD. Genetic factors The cause of ULD is known to be a mutation of the gene that produces cystatin B. The disease is autosomal recessive, so both parents of an individual must be carriers of the recessive CSTB gene for the individual to inherit it, and for an individual to show symptoms of ULD, they must have both recessive CSTB genes. Siblings of affected individuals who only have one recessive gene have been monitored and generally do not show the signs of ULD, though in some cases mild symptoms may be present. New developments New research shows that cystatin B may not be the only factor involved in<unk> . In a study, it was determined that patients with ULD had more dopamine receptors in certain areas of their brain than unaffected individuals. The researchers chose to investigate dopamine receptors because they are known to be a factor in myoclonus, which are a significant part of the symptoms of ULD. The results of this study indicate that the cause of ULD may be more complex than currently thought.
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