scholarly journals A Novel DES L115F Mutation Identified by Whole Exome Sequencing is Associated with Inherited Cardiac Conduction Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (24) ◽  
pp. 6227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lung-An Hsu ◽  
Yu-Shien Ko ◽  
Yung-Hsin Yeh ◽  
Chi-Jen Chang ◽  
Yi-Hsin Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Coiled Coil ◽  
Cytoskeletal Proteins ◽  
Cardiac Conduction ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Cardiac Ion Channels ◽  
Whole Exome ◽  
Genes Encoding

Inherited cardiac conduction disease (CCD) is rare; it is caused by a large number of mutations in genes encoding cardiac ion channels and cytoskeletal proteins. Recently, whole-exome sequencing has been successfully used to identify causal mutations for rare monogenic Mendelian diseases. We used trio-based whole-exome sequencing to study a Chinese family with multiple family members affected by CCD, and identified a heterozygous missense mutation (c.343C>T, p.Leu115Phe) in the desmin (DES) gene as the most likely candidate causal mutation for the development of CCD in this family. The mutation is novel and is predicted to affect the conformation of the coiled-coil rod domain of DES according to structural model prediction. Its pathogenicity in desmin protein aggregation was further confirmed by expressing the mutation, both in a cellular model and a CRISPR/CAS9 knock-in mouse model. In conclusion, our results suggest that whole-exome sequencing is a feasible approach to identify candidate genes underlying inherited conduction diseases.

scholarly journals Whole-Exome Sequencing Identifies a Novel TRPM4 Mutation in a Chinese Family with Atrioventricular Block

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Yi Dong ◽  
Ran Du ◽  
Liang-liang Fan ◽  
Jie-yuan Jin ◽  
Hao Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Atrioventricular Block ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Novel Mutation ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Cardiac Conduction ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin ◽  
Whole Exome

Atrioventricular block (AVB) is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death, and most of AVB cases are presented as autosomal dominant. The electrocardiogram of AVB patients presents an abnormal progressive cardiac conduction disorder between atria and ventricles. Transient receptor potential melastatin 4 (TRPM4) is a nonselective Ca2+-activated cation channel gene defined as a novel disease-causing gene of AVB. So far, 47 mutations of TRPM4 have been recorded in Human Gene Mutation Database. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between TRPM4 mutation and pathogenesis of AVB. We investigated a Chinese family with AVB by whole-exome sequencing. An arrhythmia-related gene filtering strategy was used to analyze the disease-causing mutations. Three different bioinformatics programs were used to predict the effects of the mutation result. A novel mutation of TRPM4 was identified (c.2455C>T/p.R819C) and cosegregated in the affected family members. The three bioinformatics programs predicted that the novel mutation may lead to damage. Our study will contribute to expand the spectrum of TRPM4 mutations and supply accurate genetic testing information for further research and the clinical therapy of AVB.

scholarly journals A Novel Mutation in COL4A1 Gene in a Chinese Family with Pontine Autosomal Dominant Microangiopathy and Leukoencephalopathy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Li ◽  
Chengfeng Wang ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Zaiqiang Zhang ◽  
Shanshan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basement Membrane ◽  
Skin Biopsy ◽  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Autosomal Dominant ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Heterozygous Mutation ◽  
Collagen Type Iv ◽  
Lacunar Infarcts ◽  
Whole Exome

AbstractPontine autosomal dominant microangiopathy and leukoencephalopathy (PADMAL) is a rare hereditary cerebral small vessel disease. We report a novel collagen type IV alpha 1 (COL4A1) gene mutation in a Chinese family with PADMAL. The index case was followed up for 6 years. Neuroimaging, whole-exome sequencing, skin biopsy, and pedigree analysis were performed. She initially presented with minor head injury at age 38. MRI brain showed chronic lacunar infarcts in the pons, left thalamus, and right centrum semiovale. Extensive workup was unremarkable except for a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Despite anticoagulation, PFO closure, and antiplatelet therapy, the patient had recurrent lacunar infarcts in the pons and deep white matter, as well as subcortical microhemorrhages. Whole-exome sequencing demonstrated a novel c.*34G > T mutation in the 3′ untranslated region of COL4A1 gene. Skin biopsy subsequently demonstrated thickening of vascular basement membrane, proliferation of endothelial cells, and stenosis of vascular lumen. Three additional family members had gene testing and 2 of them were found to have the same heterozygous mutation. Of the 18 individuals in the pedigree of 3 generations, 12 had clinical and MRI evidence of PADMAL. The mechanisms of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke are likely the overexpression of COLT4A1 in the basement membrane and frugality of the vessel walls. Our findings suggest that the novel c.*34G > T mutation appears to have the same functional consequences as the previously reported COL4A1 gene mutations in patients with PADMAL and multi-infarct dementia of Swedish type.

scholarly journals Whole Exome Sequencing of HIV-1 long-term non-progressors identifies rare variants in genes encoding innate immune sensors and signaling molecules

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Konstantin Nissen ◽  
Mette Christiansen ◽  
Marie Helleberg ◽  
Kathrine Kjær ◽  
Sofie Eg Jørgensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Rare Variants ◽  
Signaling Molecules ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Whole Exome ◽  
Genes Encoding ◽  
Hiv 1

scholarly journals Whole-Exome Sequencing to Decipher the Genetic Heterogeneity of Hearing Loss in a Chinese Family with Deaf by Deaf Mating

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e109178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Qing ◽  
Denise Yan ◽  
Yuan Zhou ◽  
Qiong Liu ◽  
Weijing Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Genetic Heterogeneity ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Whole Exome

Whole-exome sequencing identify a new mutation of MYH7 in a Chinese family with left ventricular noncompaction

Gene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 558 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yang ◽  
Meng Zhu ◽  
Yao Wang ◽  
Xiaofeng Hou ◽  
Hongping Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Left Ventricular Noncompaction ◽  
New Mutation ◽  
Ventricular Noncompaction ◽  
Whole Exome

scholarly journals Striking Cardiac Phenotypic Variability in A Chinese Family With A MYH7 Splice Site Mutation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Tu ◽  
Hairui Sun ◽  
Xiaohang Zhang ◽  
Qian Ran ◽  
suzhen Ran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Splice Site ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Splice Site Mutation ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Site Mutation ◽  
Cardiac Phenotype ◽  
Whole Exome

Abstract Background: Left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is a rare congenital heart defect (CHD), genetics defects have been found in patients with LVNC and their family members; and MYH7 is the most common genetic associated with LVNC. Methods: A trio (fetus and the parents) whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed when the fetus was found with Ebstein's anomaly (EA), heart dilatation, perimembranous ventricular septal defects (VSD), mild seroperitoneum and single umbilical artery (SUA).Results: Whole-exome sequencing identified a maternal inherited heterozygous splice site mutation in MYH7 (NM_000257.3:c.732+1G>A). Subsequent Sanger sequencing confirmed that the mutation was heterozygous in the fetus, the old sister, the grandmother, and the mother. QPCR experiment using RNA from blood lymphocytes but were unable to amplify any product.Conclusion: This familial case underlines that the striking cardiac phenotypic of MYH7 mutation (the c.732+1G>A spice site variant) may be highly variable. The mechanistic studies which could uncover candidate genes modulating cardiac phenotype associated with LVNC/EA should be proceed.

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