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Xiao X, Huang Y, Zhang J, Cao Y, Zhang M. Identification of two variants in PAX3 and FBN1 in a Chinese family with Waardenburg and Marfan syndrome via whole exome sequencing. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:114. [PMID: 37000337 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-01012-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
Abstract
Both Warrensburg (WS) and Marfan syndrome (MFS) can impair the vision. Here, we recruited a Chinese family consisting of two WS affected individuals (II:1 and III:3) and five MFS affected individuals( I:1, II:2, III:1, III:2, and III:5) as well as one suspected MFS individual (II:4). Using whole exome sequencing (WES) and subsequent PCR-Sanger sequencing, we identified one novel heterozygous variant NM_000438 (PAX3) c.208 T > C, (p.Cys70Arg) from individuals with WS and one previous reported variant NM_000138 (FBN1) c.2740 T > A, (p.Cys914Ser) from individuals with MFS and co-segregated with the diseases. Real-time PCR and Western blot assay showed that, compared to their wild-type, both mRNAs and proteins of PAX3 and FBN1 mutants reduced in HKE293T cells. Together, our study identified two disease-causing variants in a same Chinese family with WS and MFS, and confirmed their damaged effects on their genes' expression. Therefore, those findings expand the mutation spectrum of PAX3 and provide a new perspective for the potential therapy.
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- Xiaoqiang Xiao
- Joint Shantou International Eye Center, Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, China.
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center, Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center, Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, China
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center, Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center, Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, China
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Liu Y, Zhi X. Advances in Genetic Diagnosis of Kallmann Syndrome and Genetic Interruption. Reprod Sci 2021; 29:1697-1709. [PMID: 34231173 PMCID: PMC9110439 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00638-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kallmann syndrome (KS) is a rare hereditary disease with high phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity. Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and hyposmia/anosmia are the two major characterized phenotypes of KS. Besides, mirror movements, dental agenesis, digital bone abnormalities, unilateral renal agenesis, midline facial defects, hearing loss, and eye movement abnormalities can also be observed in KS patients. Because of the phenotypic heterogeneity, genetic diagnosis become increasingly valuable to distinguish KS from other disorders including normosmic congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, constitutional delay of growth and puberty, CHARGE syndrome, and functional hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Application of next-generation sequencing has promoted the discovery of novel pathogenic genes in KS pedigrees. Prenatal diagnosis is an effective method in clinical settings to decrease birth defects and block transmission of genetic disorders. However, pregnant women may suffer from physical and psychological distress when fetuses are diagnosed with congenital defects. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a prospective approach during the in vitro fertilization process that helps to interrupt transmission of hereditary diseases to offspring at an early stage. Thus, genetic testing and counseling are recommended to KS patients with family histories, prenatal diagnosis and PGT are considered to be useful options.
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- Yujun Liu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.,Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China. .,National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China. .,Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China. .,Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Luo H, Chen C, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Yuan Y, Wang W, Wu R, Peng Z, Han Y, Jiang L, Yao R, An X, Zhang W, Le Y, Xiang J, Yi N, Huang H, Li W, Zhang Y, Sun J. Preimplantation genetic testing for a family with usher syndrome through targeted sequencing and haplotype analysis. BMC Med Genomics 2019; 12:157. [PMID: 31699113 PMCID: PMC6836415 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-019-0600-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic defects (PGT-M) has been available in clinical practice. This study aimed to validate the applicability of targeted capture sequencing in developing personalized PGT-M assay. Methods One couple at risk of transmitting Usher Syndrome to their offspring was recruited to this study. Customized capture probe targeted at USH2A gene and 350 kb flanking region were designed for PGT-M. Eleven blastocysts were biopsied and amplified by using multiple displacement amplification (MDA) and capture sequencing. A hidden Markov model (HMM) assisted haplotype analysis was performed to deduce embryo’s genotype by using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) identified in each sample. The embryo without paternal rare variant was implanted and validated by conventional prenatal or postnatal diagnostic means. Results Four embryos were diagnosed as free of father’s rare variant, two were transferred and one achieved a successful pregnancy. The fetal genotype was confirmed by Sanger sequencing of fetal genomic DNA obtained by amniocentesis. The PGT-M and prenatal diagnosis results were further confirmed by the molecular diagnosis of the baby’s genomic DNA sample. The auditory test showed that the hearing was normal. Conclusions Targeted capture sequencing is an effective and convenient strategy to develop customized PGT-M assay.
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- Haining Luo
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Tianjin, China
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- Wuhan BGI Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd, BGI-Wuhan, BGI-Shenzhen, Wuhan, 430074, China.,Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Wuhan BGI Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd, BGI-Wuhan, BGI-Shenzhen, Wuhan, 430074, China.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- BGI Genomics, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Wuhan BGI Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd, BGI-Wuhan, BGI-Shenzhen, Wuhan, 430074, China.,Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- BGI Genomics, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China
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- Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- BGI Genomics, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China
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- BGI Genomics, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Tianjin, China.
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- Wuhan BGI Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd, BGI-Wuhan, BGI-Shenzhen, Wuhan, 430074, China. .,Tianjin Medical Laboratory, BGI-Tianjin, BGI-Shenzhen, Tianjin, 300308, China.
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