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J. inborn errors metab. screen ; 3: e140014, 2015. tab, graf
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1090872

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Abstract Mutations in the tafazzin (TAZ) gene on chromosome Xq28 are responsible for the Barth syndrome (BTHS) phenotype resulting in a loss of function in the protein tafazzin involved in the transacylation of cardiolipin, an essential mitochondrial phospholipid. TAZ gene was investigated in the proband in our study, who died of dilated cardiomyopathy at 8 months of age, and his family by sequencing to identify the genetic cause of BTHS. Molecular analysis revealed a novel mutation in exon 5 (c.520T>G) of the TAZ gene. This novel mutation c.520T>G, pW174G, was also found in female carriers (mother and grandmother of proband) in the family. Bioinformatic analysis was carried out to examine the effect of mutation in the gene and confirmed the deleterious effect of this single mutation to the protein structure. Protein modeling and 3-dimensional structure of TAZ protein demonstrated the significantly visible changes in mutated protein leading to BTHS phenotype. Prenatal diagnosis in a subsequent pregnancy showed a carrier female, and pregnancy was continued. Child is doing well at 1 year of age.

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Indian J Pediatr ; 2009 Oct; 76(10): 1027-1031
Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | ID: sea-142398

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Objective. To detect subtelomeric copy number variations (deletions and duplications) using Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) technique in children with idiopathic mental retardation. Methods. All children presenting to the genetics out-patient department for evaluation of mental retardation or developmental delay over a period of two years, for whom no identifiable cause could be found by clinical evaluation, karyotyping, neuroimaging and other relevant investigations. Results. In the present study, two cases deletions and one case of duplication were detected amongst 65 cases with idiopathic mental retardation/ global developmental delay. The overall detection rate is 4.6%. The detection rate is higher (13%) in children with facial dysmorphism. Conclusion. MLPA for subtelomeric regions is recommended for evaluation of children with idiopathic mental retardation/ global developmental delay were included in the study.


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Adolescente , Distribución por Edad , Niño , Preescolar , Intervalos de Confianza , Discapacidades del Desarrollo/diagnóstico , Discapacidades del Desarrollo/epidemiología , Discapacidades del Desarrollo/genética , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Eliminación de Gen , Duplicación de Gen , Pruebas Genéticas/métodos , Humanos , Hibridación Fluorescente in Situ , Incidencia , India , Lactante , Discapacidad Intelectual/diagnóstico , Discapacidad Intelectual/epidemiología , Discapacidad Intelectual/genética , Masculino , Técnicas de Amplificación de Ácido Nucleico/métodos , Oportunidad Relativa , Probabilidad , Estudios Prospectivos , Distribución por Sexo , Telómero/genética
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