Monozygotic twin discordant by phenotype and cytogenetic results of Edward syndrome

Author(s):  
O.V. Pribushenya , E.I. Golovataya , A.A. Lazarevich et all

A case of dichorionic diamniotic twins with discordance of the clinical manifestations of Edwards syndrome in both fetuses is presented. One fetus was diagnosed at 12 weeks when neck hygroma was detected. Selective reduction and amniocentesis were performed and karyotype 47, XY+18 was established. Another fetus underwent diagnostic amniocentesis at 20 weeks in connection with the detection of ultrasound markers of chromosomal anomalies and the karyotype 47,XY+18[34]/46,XY[66] was established. Pregnancy was terminated for medical genetic reasons. At the end of pregnancy, a pathomorphological study of both fetuses was performed. As a result of molecular genetic research at all loci, the same genotype for the samples was established, which confirms the origin of the fetuses from one zygote

Author(s):  
Olga N. Ignatovich

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous hereditary disease characterized by low bone density and frequent fractures. There are presented data of molecular genetic study and examination of 45 children with a clinically established diagnosis of types I, III and IV. The aim of investigation. To study the variety of clinical manifestations in OI children with and to compare with the identified genetic mutations in the genes COL1A1 and COL1A2. Materials and methods. The data of molecular genetic research and evaluation of clinical manifestations of 45 children with diagnosis OI of types I, III and IV is presented. Results. In the study, mutations in the genes COL1A1 and COL1A2 were detected in 43 (95.6%). The most of the mutations (74,4%) were found to be localized in the gene COL1A1 (n=32), smaller (25.6%) - in the gene COL1A2 (n=11). Glycine-to-serine substitutions in the Gly-X-Y triplet are the most frequent type of mutation among missense mutations. In children with type I qualitative mutations were found to be less common than in types III and IV (representing clinically severe and moderate, respectively). Conclusion. Majority of OI patients had mutations in the collagen genes. The most frequent mutation was the missense mutation, the most often detected in children with OI type III having a severe course, leading to a qualitative violation of collagen.


2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larisa N Abbakumova ◽  
Vadim G Arsentev ◽  
Sergey F Gnusaev ◽  
Irina I Ivanova ◽  
Tamara I Kadurina ◽  
...  

Monogenic forms of inherited disorders of connective tissue and multifactorial connective tissue dysplasia are quite common in the population. Despite the high level of modern molecular techniques, clarification of their nosology of today, still remains a distant prospect. These difficulties are due to a large variety of mutations expressed their phenotypic polymorphism clinical manifestations, the considerable size of the genes encoding the proteins of the connective tissue, a rarity major mutations and low availability of molecular genetic research methods to verify the diagnosis. Clarification of the incidence of connective tissue displasia hindered by the lack of common terminology, standardized diagnostic criteria, as well as the practical inaccessibility of modern molecular genetic techniques to identify this heterogeneous pathology. The first part is devoted to the recommendations of the pediatric aspects of diagnosis of hereditary disorders of connective tissue with agreed international diagnostic criteria, and connective tissue displasia. Details covered principles of tactics and treatment of patients with this pathology. The attention of researchers aimed at studying the problems of the modifying effect of this disease on the nature of the flow of almost all diseases. This proves the feasibility of making additions to the standards of inspection and management of these patients with the mandatory inclusion of a comprehensive treatment of the underlying disease additional treatment and rehabilitation, correcting disorders caused by comorbidities.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-121
Author(s):  
R. N. Mustafin ◽  
E. K. Khusnutdinova

Neurofi bromatosis type I (NF1) is a common hereditary tumour syndrome with autosomal dominant type of inheritance. Average worldwide incidence rate of NF1 is 1:3000, equal in men and women. Th e disease develops with a heterozygous mutation in the oncosupressor neurofi bromin-encoding gene NF1. No NF1-associated most common mutations have been found, with over 1400 mutations being described along the gene. No clinical and genetic correlations are observed for NF1, and its symptoms may vary considerably within same inheritance group. Typical NF1 manifestations include pigmented patches and multiple cutaneous or subcutaneous neurofi bromas, oft en disfi guring in degree. Pathogenetic therapy for NF1 is not yet developed, whilst surgical tumourectomy may lead to recurrence and new tumour development in other localities on the body. Molecular genetic research on putative interfaces with epigenetic factors and gene expression patterns may open promising future avenues. Further, establishing a marker NF1 mutation in NF1 patients will allow secondary prevention of the disease. A survey of russian NF1-related literature reveals prevalence of individual clinical case descriptions. In the Russian Federation, studies of NF1-associated mutations in gene NF1 originate from Moscow and Bashkortostan, which sets off advancement of Bashkir medical genetics and urges further developments. In Bashkortostan, 10 NF1-associated mutations were described from 16 patients. Th e reported mutations с.1278G>A (p.Trp426Х), с.1570G>A (p.Glu540Lys), с.1973_1974delTC (р.Leu658ProfsX10), с.3526_3528delAGA (p.Arg1176del), с.3826delC (р.Arg1276GlufsX8), с.4514+5G>A, c.5758_5761delTTGA (p.Leu1920AsnfsX7) in the NF1 gene are new to science. Further research into other genes’ and microRNA expression in patients with various clinical manifestations of NF1 should be aimed at discovering its possible involvement in disease pathogenesis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-72
Author(s):  
Nikolay N. Zavadenko ◽  
Dmitry V. Vlodavets

Hereditary neuromuscular diseases (HNMD) represent a large group of heterogenic morbid conditions, characterized by muscular weakness, muscular atrophies, disturbances of postural control and locomotor functions. Scientific research on HNMD, performed by academician L.O. Badalyan and his followers laid the background for solving many issues, regarding the diagnosis and treatment of these severe, progressive diseases. In many ways, academician L.O. Badalyan and his followers have anticipated the current understanding of pathogenic mechanisms of HNMD, which later were disclosed by means of modern molecular-genetic technologies. HNMD include progressive muscular dystrophies (PMD), spinal muscular atrophies (SMA), hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies, myopathic syndromes. The most prevalent progressive HNMDs are represented by dystrophinopathies (Duchenne PMD and Becker PMD) and limb girdle HNMD. The authors discuss experience and achievements in the studies of HNMDs and PMDs, conducted by academician L.O. Badalyan and his followers, as necessary prerequisites for the creation of modern approaches to genetic diagnostics of the diseases and forming their genetic registries, development of methods of etiopathogenetic therapy. Thanks to the accumulated experience and research there were discovered genes, which determine the HNMD development, pathogenic mechanisms of diseases with heterogenic clinical manifestations were studied. The data were accumulated for the formation of patients registries, determining groups for which a particular drug is being developed. The progress in genetic research has made it possible to identify more than 30 forms of limb-girdle PMD. A newly published classification of limb-girdle PMD is given, illustrating their genetic heterogeneity, the type of inheritance, the genetic locus of the mutation and defective protein are now taken into account. The article lists promising current global trends in the development of approaches to pathogenetic therapy of dystrophinopathies and limb-girdle PMD.


Author(s):  
Л.А. Юсупова ◽  
З.Ш. Гараева ◽  
Е.И. Юнусова ◽  
Г.И. Мавлютова ◽  
А.Р. Галимова

В статье освещены сведения о кератодермиях – гетерогенной группе состояний, характеризующихся аномальным утолщением кожи ладоней и подошв. Традиционно выделяют приобретенные и наследственные формы. В клинической практике наиболее часто встречается гиперкератоз ладоней и подошв как одно из проявлений псориаза, экземы, дерматомикозов и многих других заболеваний. К развитию гиперкератоза ладоней и подошв могут также привести механические и токсические факторы (в том числе прием лекарственных препаратов), поступление с пищей токсических веществ, приводящих к изменениям слизистой кишечника, современные требования моды и красоты могут способствовать развитию множественного дефицита витаминов. Значительно реже встречаются наследственные формы кератодермий, являющиеся самостоятельными заболеваниями. Раннее начало и семейный анамнез предполагают генетическую природу кератодермии. Отличительными особенностями наследственных форм служат характер наследования, степень поражения эпидермиса, наличие/отсутствие распространения очагов за пределы кожи ладоней и подошв, сопутствующая патология. В основе развития наследственных форм лежат мутации различных генов, кодирующих белки (например, кератин, десмосомы, лорикрин, катепсин С, белки щелевых контактов), которые принимают участие в процессе кератинизации. Наследственные ладонно-подошвенные кератодермии имеют большую генетическую и фенотипическую неоднородность, вследствие чего постановка точного диагноза на основе одних лишь клинических проявлений, когда нет возможности выполнить молекулярно-генетическое исследование, является весьма сложной задачей. Благодаря секвенированию нового поколения был достигнут значительный прогресс в расшифровке генетической основы кератодермий. В данном обзоре рассмотрены патогенетические, клинические, диагностические особенности диффузных форм кератодермий, варианты симптоматической терапии, учитывая торпидность и резистентность патологического процесса. The article covers information about keratodermia, a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by abnormal thickening of the skin of the palms and soles. Traditionally, acquired and hereditary forms are distinguished. In clinical practice, the most common hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, as one of the manifestations of psoriasis, eczema, dermatomycosis and many other diseases. Mechanical and toxic factors (including taking medications), intake of toxic substances with food that lead to changes in the intestinal mucosa can also lead to the development of hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, modern fashion and beauty requirements can contribute to the development of multiple vitamin deficiencies. Much less common are hereditary forms of keratoderma, which are independent diseases. Early onset, the presence of a positive family history suggest a genetic nature. The distinctive features of hereditary forms are the nature of inheritance, the degree of damage to the epidermis, the presence/absence of the spread of foci beyond the skin of the palms and soles, and concomitant pathology. The development of hereditary forms is based on mutations of various genes encoding proteins (for example, keratin, desmosomes, loricrin, cathepsin C, gap junction proteins), which are involved in the process of keratinization. Hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma has a large genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity, as a result of which making an accurate diagnosis based on clinical manifestations alone, when it is not possible to perform molecular genetic research, is a very difficult task. Thanks to the next-generation sequencing, significant progress has been made in deciphering the genetic basis of keratoderms. This review examines the pathogenetic, clinical, and diagnostic features of diffuse forms of keratoderma, and options for symptomatic therapy, taking into account the torpidity and resistance of the pathological process.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-49
Author(s):  
S. V. Maltsev ◽  
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A. I. Safina ◽  
T. V. Mihajlova ◽  
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...  

Hypophosphatemic rickets (phosphate-diabetes) is a group of diseases associated with a defect in the reabsorption of phosphates in the proximal tubules, manifested by phosphaturia, hypophosphatemia and rickets deformities of the skeleton bones. Phosphate-diabetes has different genetic variants that determine the nature and severity of clinical manifestations. X-linked dominant hypophosphatemic rickets occurs most often (in 50-90% of cases). For the diagnosis, along with clinical characteristics, an important role is assigned to the study of partial renal functions, with the determination of clearance, excreted fraction of calcium and phosphates, as well as other indicators of calcium-phosphorus metabolism. Molecular genetic research helps to determine the form of the disease. Therapy for hypophosphatemic rickets should be differentiated depending on the type of disease. The timely appointment of an adequate pathogenetic therapy helps to slow down the formation of rickety deformities of the skeleton, positive growth dynamics, and an increase in physical activity.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Cao ◽  
Ruixue Zhang ◽  
Liang Yong ◽  
Shirui Chen ◽  
Hui Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria (DUH) is a pigmentary dermatosis characterized by generalized mottled macules with hypopigmention and hyperpigmention. ABCB6 and SASH1 are recently reported pathogenic genes related to DUH, and the aim of this study was to identify the causative mutations in a Chinese family with DUH. Methods Sanger sequencing was performed to investigate the clinical manifestation and molecular genetic basis of these familial cases of DUH, bioinformatics tools and multiple sequence alignment were used to analyse the pathogenicity of mutations. Results A novel missense mutation, c.1529G>A, in the SASH1 gene was identified, and this mutation was not found in the National Center for Biotechnology Information Database of Short Genetic Variation, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, ClinVar, or 1000 Genomes Project databases. All in silico predictors suggested that the observed substitution mutation was deleterious. Furthermore, multiple sequence alignment of SASH1 revealed that the p.S510N mutation was highly conserved during evolution. In addition, we reviewed the previously reported DUH-related gene mutations in SASH1 and ABCB6. Conclusion Although the affected family members had identical mutations, differences in the clinical manifestations of these family members were observed, which reveals the complexity of the phenotype-influencing factors in DUH. Our findings reveal the mutation responsible for DUH in this family and broaden the mutational spectrum of the SASH1 gene.


Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1429
Author(s):  
Yang Teng ◽  
Jing Yang ◽  
Guofen Zhu ◽  
Fuli Gao ◽  
Yingying Han ◽  
...  

Detailed molecular genetic research on amphibian populations has a significant role in understanding the genetic adaptability to local environments. The oriental fire-bellied toads (Bombina orientalis) were artificially introduced to Beijing from Shandong Province in 1927, and since then, this separated population went through an independent evolution. To explore the differentiation of the introduced population with its original population, this study analyzed the genetic structure of the oriental fire-bellied toad, based on the mitochondrial genome control region and six microsatellite sites. The results showed that the haplotype diversity and nucleotide diversity of the mitochondrial D-loop region partial sequences of the Beijing Botanical Garden population and the Baiwangshan population were lower than those of the Shangdong Kunyushan population. Microsatellite marker analysis also showed that the observed heterozygosity and expected heterozygosity of the Beijing populations were lower than those of the Kunyushan population. The phylogenetic trees and network diagrams of haplotypes indicated that the three populations were not genetically separated. However, the structure analysis showed a genetic differentiation and categorized the sampling individuals into Beijing and Shandong genetic clusters, which indicated a tendency for isolated evolution in the Beijing population. Although the Beijing populations showed a decline in genetic diversity, it was still at a moderate level, which could maintain the survival of the population. Thus, there is no need to reintroduce new individuals from the Kunyushan source population.


2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 572-587
Author(s):  
Wenting XU ◽  
Miao ZHANG ◽  
Chen WANG ◽  
Xiongzhen LOU ◽  
Xiao HAN ◽  
...  

Phoebe bournei, a plant species endemic to China, is a precious timber tree and widely used in landscaping. This tree contains numerous secondary metabolites, underscoring its potential economic value. However, studies on this species, including molecular genetic research, remain limited. In this study, both a somatic embryogenesis (SE) technical system and Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation were successfully employed in P. bournei for the first time. The SE technical system was constructed using immature embryos as original material. The primary embryo and embryonic callus induction rates were 30.66% and 41.67%, respectively. The highest rate of embryonic callus proliferation was 3.84. The maximum maturity coefficient and germination rate were 53.44/g and 39%, respectively. Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation was performed using the SE technical system, and the highest transformation rate was 11.24%. The results presented here are the first to demonstrate an efficient approach to achieve numerous P. bournei plantlets, which serves as the basis for artificial cultivation and resource conservation. Furthermore, the genetic transformation platform constructed in this study will facilitate assessment of gene function and molecular regulation.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Bondy

The past decade produced important advances in molecular genetic techniques potentially supplanting the traditional cytogenetic diagnosis of Turner syndrome (TS). Rapidly evolving genomic technology is used to screen 1st trimester pregnancies for sex chromosomal anomalies including TS, and genomic approaches are suggested for the postnatal diagnosis of TS. Understanding the interpretation and limitations of new molecular tests is essential for clinicians to provide effective counseling to parents or patients impacted by these tests. Recent studies have advanced the concept that X chromosome genomic imprinting influences expression of the Turner phenotype and contributes to gender differences in brain size and coronary disease. Progress in cardiovascular MRI over the past decade has dramatically changed our view of the scope and criticality of congenital heart disease in TS. Cardiac MRI is far more effective than transthoracic echocardiography in detecting aortic valve abnormalities, descending aortic aneurysm, and partial anomalous pulmonary venous return; recent technical advances allow adequate imaging in girls as young as seven without breath holding or sedation. Finally, important developments in the area of gynecological management of girls and young women with TS are reviewed, including prognostic factors that predict spontaneous puberty and potential fertility and recent practice guidelines aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk for oocyte donation pregnancies in TS.


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