ADAM10 gene mutations caused familial progressive hyperpigmentation / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective:To identify the causative gene in patients with familial progressive hyperpigmentation (FPH) .Methods:Two families with FPH were collected in March 2005 and March 2015 respectively, and their phenotypes were observed and recorded. The causative gene was investigated by single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) -based genome-wide linkage analysis and exome sequencing, and verified by Sanger sequencing. The candidate gene expression was determined in FPH lesions and normal skin tissues by using immunohistochemical techniques.Results:The genome-wide linkage analysis showed that the causative gene in FPH family 1 was mapped to the loci of rs1026369-rs11857925 on chromosome 15q21.1 - q22.2; a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 10 (ADAM10) gene was identified as the possible causative gene by exome sequencing; Sanger sequencing showed that a splice-site mutation c.1511+1G>A in the ADAM10 gene was co-segregated with the disease phenotype in the FPH family 1. Immunohistochemical staining demonstrated that ADAM10 was expressed in both the FPH lesions and normal skin tissues of the proband in the FPH family 1. A missense mutation c.1172C>T (p.Ser319Phe) was identified by further ADAM10 mutation analysis in another 3-generation family with FPH (family 2). Both the above mutations were not detected in 300 local healthy controls.Conclusion:ADAM10 was identified as a novel causative gene responsible for FPH.

Advances in the study of POAG-related genes and central nervous system diseases / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#In recent years, considerable progress has been made in the study of glaucoma, especially primary open angle glaucoma(POAG). A series of POAG genes has been identified through genetic linkage analysis and genome-wide association studies(GWAS), which significantly advanced the study of glaucoma genetics. The latest perspective suggests that glaucoma is a disease of the central nervous system(CNS). A large number of basic clinical studies have demonstrated the close association between CNS disease and glaucoma. Among these studies, discoveries related to genetics are of prominence.

Application of genetic methods in family-based association study of congenital heart disease / 国际儿科学杂志

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common survivable birth defect in newborns.Pathogenesis of CHD is thought to be associated with environmental and hereditary factors.However,the etiology of most CHD remains unclear.Familial resurgence presents a classic pattern of CHD and data from reviews showed a higher incidence rate in first-degree relatives.Analysis of large multigenerational families could improve the identification of numerous genes and inheritance model in CHD patients.Recent genetic breakthroughs allowed specific evaluation of genetic abnormalities in large families with CHD patients.Next-generation sequencing technologies,genetic linkage analysis and candidate gene analysis have all been applied in the research of family-based CHD.With the development of genetic research technologies, analyses of nuclear famihies or distantly corresponding sporadic cases have generated more progress in CHD studies.Thus, this review will focus on the application of genetic methods in family-based association study of congenital heart disease.

Research progress in construction of genetic linkage maps of medicinal plants in recent five years / 中草药

Genetic linkage mapping is one of the key steps in genomic research, which is the cornerstone of a wide spectrum of biotechnology applications, including gene localization, map-assisted cloning, molecular marker-assisted selection in breeding, and quantitative trait loci. Furthermore, the prospering of the molecular marker technology laid the technological foundation of constructing high density genetic linkage map. This paper briefly reviewed the procedure of genetic mapping, types of molecular markers, mapping populations, and research progress in construction of the genetic linkage maps of medicinal plants in recent five years. In addition, the existing problems and the future direction have been discussed in this field.

Recent advances in genetic studies of stuttering

Speech and language are uniquely human-specific traits, which contributed to humans becoming the predominant species on earth. Disruptions in the human speech and language function may result in diverse disorders. These include stuttering, aphasia, articulation disorder, spasmodic dysphonia, verbal dyspraxia, dyslexia and specific language impairment. Among these disorders, stuttering is the most common speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech. Twin, adoption, and family studies have suggested that genetic factors are involved in susceptibility to stuttering. For several decades, multiple genetic studies including linkage analysis were performed to connect causative gene to stuttering, and several genetic studies have revealed the association of specific gene mutation with stuttering. One notable genetic discovery came from the genetic studies in the consanguineous Pakistani families. These studies suggested that mutations in the lysosomal enzyme-targeting pathway genes (GNPTAB, GNPTG and NAPGA) are associated with non-syndromic persistent stuttering. Although these studies have revealed some clues in understanding the genetic causes of stuttering, only a small fraction of patients are affected by these genes. In this study, we summarize recent advances and future challenges in an effort to understand genetic causes underlying stuttering.

Vitiligo - Part 1

Vitiligo is a chronic stigmatizing disease, already known for millennia, which mainly affects melanocytes from epidermis basal layer, leading to the development of hypochromic and achromic patches. Its estimated prevalence is 0.5% worldwide. The involvement of genetic factors controlling susceptibility to vitiligo has been studied over the last decades, and results of previous studies present vitiligo as a complex, multifactorial and polygenic disease. In this context, a few genes, including DDR1, XBP1 and NLRP1 have been consistently and functionally associated with the disease. Notwithstanding, environmental factors that precipitate or maintain the disease are yet to be described. The pathogenesis of vitiligo has not been totally clarified until now and many theories have been proposed. Of these, the autoimmune hypothesis is now the most cited and studied among experts. Dysfunction in metabolic pathways, which could lead to production of toxic metabolites causing damage to melanocytes, has also been investigated. Melanocytes adhesion deficit in patients with vitiligo is mainly speculated by the appearance of Köebner phenomenon, recently, new genes and proteins involved in this deficit have been found.

Combined Genome-Wide Linkage and Association Analyses of Fasting Glucose Level in Healthy Twins and Families of Korea

This study was undertaken to identify genetic polymorphisms that are associated with the risk of an elevated fasting glucose (FG) level using genome-wide analyses. We explored a quantitative trait locus (QTL) for FG level in a genome-wide study from a Korean twin-family cohort (the Healthy Twin Study) using a combined linkage and family-based association analysis approach. We investigated 1,754 individuals, which included 432 families and 219 pairs of monozygotic twins. Regions of chromosomes 2q23.3-2q31.1, 15q26.1-15q26.3, 16p12.1, and 20p13-20p12.2, were found to show evidence of linkage with FG level, and several markers in these regions were found to be significantly associated with FG level using family-based or general association tests. In particular, a single-nucleotide polymorphism (rs6138953) on the PTPRA gene in the 20p13 region (combined P = 1.8 x 10(-6)) was found to be associated with FG level, and the PRKCB1 gene (in 16p12.1) to be possibly associated with FG level. In conclusion, multiple regions of chromosomes 2q23.3-2q31.1, 15q26.1-15q26.3, 16p12.1, and 20p13-20p12.2 are associated with FG level in our Korean twin-family cohort. The combined approach of genome-wide linkage and family-based association analysis is useful to identify novel or known genetic regions concerning FG level in a family cohort study.

Gene mapping study for constitutive skin color in an isolated Mongolian population

To elucidate the genes responsible for constitutive human skin color, we measured the extent of skin pigmentation in the buttock, representative of lifelong non-sun-exposed skin, and conducted a gene mapping study on skin color in an isolated Mongolian population composed of 344 individuals from 59 families who lived in Dashbalbar, Mongolia. The heritability of constitutive skin color was 0.82, indicating significant genetic association on this trait. Through the linkage analysis using 1,039 short tandem repeat (STR) microsatellite markers, we identified a novel genomic region regulating constitutive skin color on 11q24.2 with an logarithm of odds (LOD) score of 3.39. In addition, we also found other candidate regions on 17q23.2, 6q25.1, and 13q33.2 (LOD > or = 2). Family-based association tests on these regions with suggestive linkage peaks revealed ten and two significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the linkage regions of chromosome 11 and 17, respectively. We were able to discover four possible candidate genes that would be implicated to regulate human skin color: ETS1, UBASH3B, ASAM, and CLTC.

LINKAGE MAPPING OF CANDIDATE GENES FOR INDUCE RESISTANCE AND GROWTH PROMOTION BY Trichoderma koningiopsis (Th003) IN TOMATO Solanum lycopersicum / Mapeo de genes candidatos relacionados con inducción de resistencia sistemica y promoción de crecimiento por Trichoderma koningiopsis (Th003) en tomate Solanum lycopersicum

Induced systemic resistance (ISR) is a mechanism by which plants enhance defenses against any stress condition. ISR and growth promotion are enhanced when tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is inoculated with several strains of Trichoderma ssp. This study aims to genetically map tomato candidate genes involved in ISR and growth promotion induced by the Colombian native isolate Trichoderma koningiopsis Th003. Forty-nine candidate genes previously identified on tomato plants treated with Th003 and T. hamatum T382 strains were evaluated for polymorphisms and 16 of them were integrated on the highly saturated genetic linkage map named “TOMATO EXPEN 2000”. The location of six unigenes was similar to the location of resistance gene analogs (RGAs), defense related ESTs and resistance QTLs previously reported, suggesting new possible candidates for these quantitative trait loci (QTL) regions. The candidate gene-markers may be used for future ISR or growth promotion assisted selection in tomato.

La resistencia sistémica inducida (ISR) es un mecanismo mediante el cual las plantas aumentan sus defensas frente a cualquier condición de estrés. El objetivo de este trabajo fue localizar en el mapa genético de tomate, genes candidatos involucrados en ISR y promoción de crecimiento inducidos por la cepa colombiana nativa Th003 de Trichoderma koningiopsis. Se realizó una búsqueda de polimorfismos en cuarenta y nueve genes candidatos previamente identificados en plantas de tomate inoculadas con Th003 y la cepa T382 de T. hamatum. Diez y seis de estos genes candidatos fueron integrados en el mapa genético de tomate altamente saturado, llamado “TOMATO EXPEN 2000”. La ubicación de seis unigenes fue similar a la localización de genes análogos de resistencia (RGAs), ESTs relacionados con defensa y QTLs de resistencia previamente identificados, sugiriendo posibles nuevos candidatos para estas regiones de QTLs. Los genes candidatos o marcadores pueden ser usados en futuros programas de selección asistida relacionados con ISR o promoción de crecimiento en tomate.

Genetic power of a brazilian three-generation family with generalized aggressive periodontitis. II

The genetic power of a Brazilian three-generation family with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) has been reported. The empirical logarithms of the odds (LOD) score thresholds for genetic linkage analysis of complex diseases proposed by Haines rely on confirmation from independent datasets. This study estimated the power of another large Brazilian family with GAgP for future linkage analysis. The three-generation family was seen at the Dental School of the Federal University of Bahia. Following the previously described methodology, full-mouth periodontal probing at 6 sites/tooth was performed in all 19 family members. Six out of 12 siblings were affected with GAgP. All affected family members were non-smokers and did not present diabetes or any other systemic condition or consanguinity. A parametric simulation (?=0) was performed on 100 replicates using the statistical software SLINK for linkage analysis. There was maximum expected LOD scores of 3.75 and 3.45 at penetrance rate F=0.98, and both studied phenocopy rates P=0.0 and P=0.02, respectively. The power of the study increased with the increase of the adopted penetrance rates in both studied phenocopy rates. The studied Brazilian three-generation family showed statistical power for future genetic linkage analysis of candidate genes to GAgP.

O poder genético em uma família brasileira de três gerações com periodontite agressiva generalizada (PAgG) foi reportado. Os valores dos escores logarítmicos (LOD) empíricos para análise genética de ligação de doenças complexas propostos por Haines se baseam na confirmação em conjuntos de dados independentes. O objetivo deste estudo foi de estimar o poder de uma nova grande família com PAgG para futura análise de ligação. A família de três gerações foi vista na Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal da Bahia. De acordo com metodologia previamente descrita, sondagem periodontal em 6 sítios/dente foi realizada em todos 19 membros da família. Seis de 12 irmãos apresentaram PAgG. Todos os membros afetados da família eram não fumantes, não apresentaram diabetes ou qualquer condição sistêmica ou consangüinidade. Uma simulação paramétrica (?=0) foi realizada em 100 réplicas usando software estatístico SLINK para análise de ligação. Houve escore LOD esperado máximo de 3,75 e 3,45 no valor de penetrância F=0,98 em ambas razões de fenocópia estudadas P=0,0 e P=0,02, respectivamente. O poder do estudo aumento com o aumento do grau de penetrância adotado em ambas razões fenotípicas estudadas. A família brasileira de três gerações estudada mostrou poder estatístico para futura análise de ligação genética de genes candidatos para PAgG.

Genetic power of a Brazilian three-generation family with generalized aggressive periodontitis

Aggressive periodontitis is a multifactorial disease with strong familial aggregation. Genetic linkage analysis is a method to localize causative or predisposing genes along the chromosome, thus helping to unravel important pathogenic pathways. Prior to applying this method, however, it is essential to estimate the power of the study design. The aim of this study was to estimate the power of a large Brazilian family with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) for future linkage analysis. A three-generation family was seen at the Dental School of the Federal University of Bahia. A full-mouth periodontal probing at 6 sites/tooth was performed in all 23 family members. Five out of 10 siblings were affected with GAgP. A parametric simulation (? = 0) was performed on 100 replicates using the statistical software SLINK for linkage analysis. The linkage LOD score criteria for complex diseases described by Haines was adopted. There was maximum expected LOD scores of 3.56 and 3.48 at penetrance rate F = 0.98, and both studied phenocopy rates p=0.0 and p=0.02, respectively. The analyzed family showed statistical power for future genetic linkage analysis of candidate genes to GAgP.

Periodontite agressiva é uma doença multifatorial que apresenta forte agregação familiar. Análise de ligação genética é um método que localiza genes que causem ou predisponham doenças ao longo do cromossomo e pode ser útil na descoberta de importantes mecanismos patogênicos. No entanto, antes de se realizar uma análise genética de ligação, é essencial estimar o poder do estudo delineado. O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar o poder de uma grande família apresentando periodontite agressiva generalizada para futura análise genética de ligação. Uma família de três gerações (23 membros) que procurou por tratamento periodontal na Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal da Bahia foi analisada. Em todos os membros familiares foi realizado um exame periodontal completo em seis sítios/dente em todas as unidades dentais presentes por um único examinador. Dos dez irmãos, cinco apresentaram a periodontite agressiva generalizada de acordo com o sistema de classificação da Academia Americana de Periodontia 1999. Uma simulação paramétrica (? = 0) foi realizada em 100 repetições com o uso do software SLINK para ligação genética. O escore logarítmico LOD descrito como critério para doenças complexas (poligênicas ou multifatoriais) por Haines foi adotado. Em nosso estudo foi encontrado um LOD esperado máximo de 3,56 e 3,48 na razão de penetrância F=0,98 nas duas razões de fenocópia estudadas p=0,0 e p =0,02, respectivamente. A família analisada mostrou ter poder estatístico suficiente para futura análise de ligação genética de genes candidatos para periodontite agressiva generalizada.

Genome-wide linkage analysis for ocular and nasal anthropometric traits in a Mongolian population

Anthropometric traits for eyes and nose are complex quantitative traits influenced by genetic and environmental factors. To date, there have been few reports on the contribution of genetic influence to these traits in Asian populations. The aim of this study was to determine the genetic effect and quantitative trait locus (QTL) of seven traits eyes- and nose-related anthropometric measurements in an isolated Mongolian population. Frontal and lateral photographs were obtained from 1,014 individuals (434 males and 580 females) of Mongolian origin. A total of 349 short tandem repeat markers on 22 autosomes were genotyped for each individual. Heritability estimates of the seven ocular and nasal traits, adjusted for significant covariates, ranged from 0.48 to 0.90, providing evidence for a genetic influence. Variance-component linkage analyses revealed 10 suggestive linkage signals on 5q34 (LOD = 3.2), 18q12.2 (LOD = 2.7), 5q15 (LOD = 2.0), 9q34.2 (LOD = 1.9), 5q34 (LOD = 1.9), 17q22 (LOD = 1.9), 13q33.3 (LOD = 2.7), 1q36.22 (LOD = 1.9), 4q32.1 (LOD = 2.1) and 15q22.31 (LOD = 2.9). Our study provides the first evidence that genetics influences nasal and ocular traits in a Mongolian population. Additional collaborative efforts will further extend our understanding of the link between genetic factors and human anthropometric traits.

Análisis de ligamento genético de la diabetes mellitus tipo 1, a marcadores de los cromosomas 2 y 11 en familias antioqueñas / Genetic linkage analysis of type 1 diabetes mellitus to markers on chromosomes 2 and 11 in families from Antioquia, Colombia

La Diabetes Mellitus (DM) comprende un grupo heterogéneo de desordenes hiperglucémicos clasificados en subgrupos de acuerdo a su fisiopatología y etiología, entre los cuales se destacan la Diabetes Mellitus tipo1 (DM1) y la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). La DM1 es de aparición temprana y una absoluta escasez de insulina hace que los pacientes sean insulino dependientes desde el inicio de los síntomas y la (DM2) que se manifiesta en la edad adulta y no todos los pacientes que la sufren son insulino dependientes

Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises e heterogeneous group of hypoglycemic disorders, that are grouped according to their physiopathology and etiology; the most notorious ones are type 1 DM (DM1) and type 2 DM (DM2); DM1 is characterized by early onset and absolute lack of insulin; therefore, patients suffering from it depend on insulin since the beginning of their symptoms; in contrast, DM2 manifests during adult life and not all patients depend on insulin

Prenatal diagnosis of a heterozygote of salt wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency by genetic linkage analysis

For the purpose of prenatal diagnosis of CAH, genetic linkage analysis by HLA genotyping with lymphocytes and cultured amniotic cells were performed in a family at risk in which two consecutive children had been affected with SW CAH. In addition, the response of serum 17-OHP to intravenous ACTH was determined in obligate carrier parents, and 17-OHP concentration of amniotic fluid was also measured at 16 weeks of gestation. As might be expected, the baseline levels of 17-OHP in obligate parents were significantly higher than that of normal control. Although the post stimulation response of 17-OHP to ACTH in the mother (I-2) was significantly higher than that of normal control, the post stimulation levels of 17-OHP were in normal range in the father (I-1). The 17-OHP level (5.7 ng/ml) in the amniotic fluid showed intermediate value compared to Pang's report (normal less than 30 ng/ml, CAH greater than 12.0 ng/ml) suggesting heterozygote of the fetus. Genetic linkage analysis by HLA genotyping with cultured amniotic cells revealed heterozygote in their fetus (II-3) who has received one chromosome No,6 containing HLA haplotype A24, B40, Cw3 (normal allele for 21-OH) from the father and the other chromosome No,6 containing HLA haplotype A2, Bw62, Cw4 (mutant allele for 21-OH D) from the mother. In conclusion, attempts to detect heterozygote for 21-OH deficiency by ACTH stimulation test were partially successful and prenatal diagnosis of CAH by the hormone studies in ammiotic fluid requires reliable values in normal, heterozygotes and patients group, respectively.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)