Phenotypic Heterogeneity and Genotypic Spectrum of Inborn Errors of Immunity Identified through Whole Exome Sequencing in a Thai Patient Cohort

Author(s):  
Maliwan Tengsujaritkul ◽  
Narissara Suratannon ◽  
Chupong Ittiwut ◽  
Rungnapa Ittiwut ◽  
Pantipa Chatchatee ◽  
...  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 729-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsubasa Okano ◽  
Kohsuke Imai ◽  
Takuya Naruto ◽  
Satoshi Okada ◽  
Motoi Yamashita ◽  
...  

F1000Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2056
Author(s):  
Barbara Bosch ◽  
Yuval Itan ◽  
Isabelle Meyts

The study of inborn errors of immunity is based on a comprehensive clinical description of the patient’s phenotype and the elucidation of the underlying molecular mechanisms and their genetic etiology. Deciphering the pathogenesis is key to genetic counseling and the development of targeted therapy. This review shows the power of whole-exome sequencing in detecting inborn errors of immunity along five central steps taken in whole-exome sequencing analysis. In parallel, we highlight the challenges for the clinical and scientific use of the method and how these hurdles are currently being addressed. We end by ruminating on major areas in the field open to future research.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 421-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgia Bucciol ◽  
Erika Van Nieuwenhove ◽  
Leen Moens ◽  
Yuval Itan ◽  
Isabelle Meyts

Author(s):  
Adiratna Mat Ripen ◽  
Chai Teng Chear ◽  
Mohd Farid Baharin ◽  
Revathy Nallusamy ◽  
Kwai Cheng Chan ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Phawin Kor-anantakul ◽  
Kanya Suphapeetiporn ◽  
Somchit Jaruratanasirikul

AbstractAblepharon macrostomia syndrome (AMS) is a rare congenital disorder. To our knowledge, only 20 cases have been reported to date, and all in patients from Western countries. We report a case of AMS in a Thai patient, who presented at age 3 months with severe ectropion of both upper and lower eyelids, alopecia totalis, no palpable clitoris, and hypoplasia of both labia minora and labia majora. Trio whole exome sequencing analysis was performed, which revealed a heterozygous missense c.223G>A (p.Glu75Lys) variation in TWIST2. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of AMS in a patient from Thailand and the first reported case of AMS in Asia.


Author(s):  
Maliwan Tengsujaritkul ◽  
Narissara Suratannon ◽  
Chupong Ittiwut ◽  
Rungnapa Ittiwut ◽  
Pantipa Chatchatee ◽  
...  

Background: Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) comprise more than 400 rare diseases with potential life-threatening conditions. Clinical manifestations and genetic defects are heterogeneous and diverse among populations. Here, we aimed to characterize the clinical, immunological and genetic features of Thai pediatric patients with PIDs. The use of whole exome sequencing (WES) in diagnosis and clinical decision making was also assessed. Methods: 36 unrelated patients with clinical and laboratory findings consistent with PIDs were recruited from January 2010 to December 2020. WES was performed to identify the underlying genetic defects. Results: The median age of disease onset was 4 months (range; 1 month to 13 years) and 24 were male (66.7%). Recurrent sinopulmonary tract infection was the most common clinical presentation followed by septicemia, and severe pneumonia. Using WES, we successfully identified the underlying genetic defects in 18 patients (50%). Of the 20 variants identified, six have not been previously described (30%). According to the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS), 38.9% of these detected cases (7/18) were found to harbor variants associated with genes in combined immunodeficiencies with associated or syndromic features (Class II). Conclusion: The diagnostic yield of WES in this patient cohort was 50%. Six novel genetic variants in PID genes were identified. The clinical usefulness of WES in PIDs was demonstrated, emphasizing it as an effective diagnostic strategy in these genetically heterogeneous disorders.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwen Ren ◽  
Wei Yin ◽  
Heather Miller ◽  
Lisa S. Westerberg ◽  
Fabio Candotti ◽  
...  

With the expansion of our knowledge on inborn errors of immunity (IEI), it gradually becomes clear that immune dysregulation plays an important part. In some cases, autoimmunity, hyperinflammation and lymphoproliferation are far more serious than infections. Thus, immune dysregulation has become significant in disease monitoring and treatment. In recent years, the wide application of whole-exome sequencing/whole-genome sequencing has tremendously promoted the discovery and further studies of new IEI. The number of discovered IEI is growing rapidly, followed by numerous studies of their pathogenesis and therapy. In this review, we focus on novel discovered primary immune dysregulation diseases, including deficiency of SLC7A7, CD122, DEF6, FERMT1, TGFB1, RIPK1, CD137, TET2 and SOCS1. We discuss their genetic mutation, symptoms and current therapeutic methods, and point out the gaps in this field.


Author(s):  
Emil E. Vorsteveld ◽  
Alexander Hoischen ◽  
Caspar I. van der Made

AbstractPrimary immunodeficiencies comprise a group of inborn errors of immunity that display significant clinical and genetic heterogeneity. Next-generation sequencing techniques and predominantly whole exome sequencing have revolutionized the understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of genetic diseases, thereby also leading to a sharp increase in the discovery of new genes associated with primary immunodeficiencies. In this review, we discuss the current diagnostic yield of this generic diagnostic approach by evaluating the studies that have employed next-generation sequencing techniques in cohorts of patients with primary immunodeficiencies. The average diagnostic yield for primary immunodeficiencies is determined to be 29% (range 10–79%) and 38% specifically for whole-exome sequencing (range 15–70%). The significant variation between studies is mainly the result of differences in clinical characteristics of the studied cohorts but is also influenced by varying sequencing approaches and (in silico) gene panel selection. We further discuss other factors contributing to the relatively low yield, including the inherent limitations of whole-exome sequencing, challenges in the interpretation of novel candidate genetic variants, and promises of exploring the non-coding part of the genome. We propose strategies to improve the diagnostic yield leading the way towards expanded personalized treatment in PIDs.


2010 ◽  
Vol 207 (11) ◽  
pp. 2307-2312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minji Byun ◽  
Avinash Abhyankar ◽  
Virginie Lelarge ◽  
Sabine Plancoulaine ◽  
Ayse Palanduz ◽  
...  

Classic Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is exceedingly rare in children from the Mediterranean Basin, despite the high prevalence of human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infection in this region. We hypothesized that rare single-gene inborn errors of immunity to HHV-8 may underlie classic KS in childhood. We investigated a child with no other unusually severe infectious or tumoral phenotype who died from disseminated KS at two years of age. Whole-exome sequencing in the patient revealed a homozygous splice-site mutation in STIM1, the gene encoding stromal interaction molecule 1, which regulates store-operated Ca2+ entry. STIM1 mRNA splicing, protein production, and Ca2+ influx were completely abolished in EBV-transformed B cell lines from the patient, but were rescued by the expression of wild-type STIM1. Based on the previous discovery of STIM1 deficiency in a single family with a severe T cell immunodeficiency and the much higher risk of KS in individuals with acquired T cell deficiencies, we conclude that STIM1 T cell deficiency precipitated the development of lethal KS in this child upon infection with HHV-8. Our report provides the first evidence that isolated classic KS in childhood may result from single-gene defects and provides proof-of-principle that whole-exome sequencing in single patients can decipher the genetic basis of rare inborn errors.


Author(s):  
H Goez ◽  
A Matthews ◽  
B Al Jabri ◽  
I Blydt-Hansen ◽  
J Andersen ◽  
...  

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a debilitating disorder (1). Based on neuromotor impairments it is divided to spastic, dyskinetic and ataxic types (2). Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs), monogenic and chromosomal disorders mimic CP (3). We aimed to identify causal genetic variants in patients with atypical dyskinetic CP in whom known IEMs were ruled out. Timely diagnosis is essential for proper management, especially in conditions that mimic CP and are treatable. Methods: We enrolled 23 patients with unexplained atypical dyskinetic CP, for whole exome sequencing. Variants were filtered against public and in-house databases to identify variants predicted as damaging (in silico tools and ACMG criteria). We applied a virtual gene panel of known and suspected CP and movement disorder genes and investigated each sample. Results: The participants presented with symptoms including: spasticity, dystonia, choera-athetosis, ataxia and cognitive delays. We identified 23 diagnoses: 13 dominant,6 recessive and 4 X-linked. 12 patients had movement disorders. In 4, the diagnoses enabled targeted treatment (neurotransmitter supplements in Unverricht Lundborg diseases (CSTB) and PAK3 deficiency, deep brain stimulation in GNAO1 deficiency, medical diet in Glutaric Aciduria (GCDH). Conclusions: Whole Exome Sequencing contributes to establishing diagnosis in patients with atypical dyskinetic CP resulting in precision medicine and improved health outcomes.


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