Genotype-phenotype correlations in L1 syndrome: a guide for genetic counselling and mutation analysis.
J Med Genet
; 47(3): 169-75, 2010 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To develop a comprehensive mutation analysis system with a high rate of detection, to develop a tool to predict the chance of detecting a mutation in the L1CAM gene, and to look for genotype-phenotype correlations in the X-linked recessive disorder, L1 syndrome.METHODS:
DNA from 367 referred patients was analysed for mutations in the coding sequences of the gene. A subgroup of 100 patients was also investigated for mutations in regulatory sequences and for large duplications. Clinical data for 106 patients were collected and used for statistical analysis.RESULTS:
68 different mutations were detected in 73 patients. In patients with three or more clinical characteristics of L1 syndrome, the mutation detection rate was 66% compared with 16% in patients with fewer characteristics. The detection rate was 51% in families with more than one affected relative, and 18% in families with one affected male. A combination of these two factors resulted in an 85% detection rate (OR 10.4, 95% CI 3.6 to 30.1). The type of mutation affects the severity of L1 syndrome. Children with a truncating mutation were more likely to die before the age of 3 than those with a missense mutation (52% vs 8%; p=0.02).CONCLUSIONS:
We developed a comprehensive mutation detection system with a detection rate of almost 20% in unselected patients and up to 85% in a selected group. Using the patients' clinical characteristics and family history, clinicians can accurately predict the chance of finding a mutation. A genotype-phenotype correlation was confirmed. The occurrence of (maternal) germline mosaicism was proven.
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Asunto principal:
Análisis Mutacional de ADN
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Enfermedades Genéticas Ligadas al Cromosoma X
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Molécula L1 de Adhesión de Célula Nerviosa
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Estudios de Asociación Genética
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Asesoramiento Genético
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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J Med Genet
Año:
2010
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Article