Ser194Leu DSG2 mutation, associated with arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy and ventricular tachycardia.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
; 47(4): 503-510, 2024 04.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) is an inherited cardiomyopathy characterized by fibro-fatty replacement of cardiomyocytes, leading to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia and heart failure. Pathogenic variants of desmoglein2 gene (DSG2) have been reported as genetic etiologies of AC. In contrast, many reported DSG2 variants are benign or variants of uncertain significance. Correct genetic variant classification is crucial for determining the best medical therapy for the patient and family members.METHODS:
Pathogenicity of the DSG2 Ser194Leu variant that was identified by whole exome sequencing in a patient, who presented with ventricular tachycardia and was diagnosed with AC, was investigated by electron microscopy and immunohistochemical staining of endomyocardial biopsy sample.RESULTS:
Electron microscopy demonstrated a widened gap in the adhering junction and a less well-organized intercalated disk region in the mutated cardiomyocytes compared to the control. Immunohistochemical staining in the proband diagnosed with AC showed reduced expression of desmoglein 2 and connexin 43 and intercalated disc distortion. Reduced expression of DSG2 and Connexin 43 were observed in cellular cytoplasm and gap junctions. Additionally, we detected perinuclear accumulation of DSG2 and Connexin 43 in the proband sample.CONCLUSION:
Ser194Leu is a missense pathogenic mutation of DSG2 gene associated with arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Taquicardia Ventricular
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Displasia Arritmogênica Ventricular Direita
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Cardiomiopatias
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Israel