Identification of a novel ALMS1 pathogenic variant in a family with Cone-Rod Dystrophy using whole exome sequencing, followed by prenatal diagnosis

Meta Gene ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Rafati ◽  
Seyedeh Zahra Tara ◽  
Fatemeh Hoseininasab ◽  
Saeed Reza Ghaffari
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Pemberton ◽  
Robert Barker ◽  
Anna Cockell ◽  
Vijaya Ramachandran ◽  
Andrea Haworth ◽  
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Abstract Background Osteocraniostenosis (OCS) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by premature closure of cranial sutures, gracile bones and perinatal lethality. Previously, diagnosis has only been possible postnatally on clinical and radiological features. This study describes the first prenatal diagnosis of OCS. Case presentation In this case prenatal ultrasound images were suggestive of a serious but non-lethal skeletal dysplasia. Due to the uncertain prognosis the parents were offered Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), which identified a specific gene mutation in the FAMIIIa gene. This mutation had previously been detected in two cases and was lethal in both perinatally. This established the diagnosis, a clear prognosis and allowed informed parental choice regarding ongoing pregnancy management. Conclusions This case report supports the use of targeted WES prenatally to confirm the underlying cause and prognosis of sonographically suspected abnormalities.


2018 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 419-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Lu ◽  
Q. Wang ◽  
H. Gu ◽  
X. Zhang ◽  
Y. Qi ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 497 ◽  
pp. 88-94
Author(s):  
Tsz-ki Ling ◽  
Chun-yiu Law ◽  
Kin-wing Yan ◽  
Nai-chung Fong ◽  
Ka-chung Wong ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talal J. Qazi ◽  
Qiao Wu ◽  
Ailikemu Aierken ◽  
Daru Lu ◽  
Ihtisham Bukhari ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Loss of function mutations in the spermine synthase gene (SMS) have been reported to cause a rare X-linked intellectual disability known as Snyder-Robinson Syndrome (SRS). Besides intellectual disability, SRS is also characterized by reduced bone density, osteoporosis and facial dysmorphism. SRS phenotypes evolve with age from childhood to adulthood. Methods: Whole exome sequencing was performed to know the causative gene/pathogenic variant. Later we confirmed the pathogenic variant through Sanger sequencing. Furthermore, we also performed the mutational analysis through HOPE SERVER and SWISS-MODEL. Also, radiographs were also obtained for affected individual to confirm the disease features. Results: In this article, we report the first Pakistani family consisting of three patients with SRS and a novel missense pathogenic variant in the SMS gene (c.905 C>T p.(Ser302Leu)). In addition to the typical phenotypes, one patient presented with early-onset seizures. Clinical features, genetic and in-silico analysis linked the affected patients of the family with Snyder-Robinson and suggest that this novel mutation affects the spermine synthase activity Conclusion: A novel missense variant in the SMS, c.905C >T p. (Ser302Leu), causing Snyder- Robinson Syndrome (SRS) is reported in three members of Pakistani Family.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talal J. Qazi ◽  
Qiao Wu ◽  
Ailikemu Aierken ◽  
Daru Lu ◽  
Ihtisham Bukhari ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Loss of function mutations in the spermine synthase gene (SMS) have been reported to cause a rare X-linked intellectual disability known as Snyder-Robinson Syndrome (SRS). Besides intellectual disability, SRS is also characterized by reduced bone density, osteoporosis and facial dysmorphism. SRS phenotypes evolve with age from childhood to adulthood. Methods: Whole exome sequencing was performed to know the causative gene/pathogenic variant. Later we confirmed the pathogenic variant through Sanger sequencing. Furthermore, we also performed the mutational analysis through HOPE SERVER and SWISS-MODEL. Also, radiographs were also obtained for affected individual to confirm the disease features. Results: In this article, we report the first Pakistani family consisting of three patients with SRS and a novel missense pathogenic variant in the SMS gene (c.905 C>T p.(Ser302Leu)). In addition to the typical phenotypes, one patient presented with early-onset seizures. Clinical features, genetic and in-silico analysis linked the affected patients of the family with Snyder-Robinson and suggest that this novel mutation affects the spermine synthase activityConclusion: A novel missense variant in the SMS, c.905C >T p. (Ser302Leu), causing Snyder- Robinson Syndrome (SRS) is reported in three members of Pakistani Family.


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