Which of the following mutations is the most common cause of early-onset familial Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: Presenilin-1 (PSEN1) on chromosome 14
Mutations in PSEN1 are the most frequent cause of autosomal dominant early-onset AD. PSEN1 is a critical component of the gamma-secretase complex.
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