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Screening of RET gene mutations in multiple endocrine neoplasia type-2 using Conformation Sensitive Gel Electrophoresis (CSGE)
Santos, Marcelo A. C. G. dos; Quedas, Elisangela Pereira de S; Toledo, Rodrigo de Almeida; Lourenço-Júnior, Delmar M; Toledo, Sergio Pereira de A.
  • Santos, Marcelo A. C. G. dos; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Internal Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Quedas, Elisangela Pereira de S; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Internal Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Toledo, Rodrigo de Almeida; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Internal Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Lourenço-Júnior, Delmar M; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Internal Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Toledo, Sergio Pereira de A; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Internal Medicine. São Paulo. BR
Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 51(9): 1468-1476, dez. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-471767
ABSTRACT
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is an autosomal dominant inherited tumor syndrome caused by RET proto-oncogene germline mutations (RET). Here we tested the Conformation Sensitive Gel Electrophoresis (CSGE) as a screening method for RET hot-spot mutations. Seven MEN2 families were studied by direct sequencing analysis, CSGE and Single Strand Conformational Polymorphism (SSCP). Using CSGE/SSCP, we were able to detect four out of five types of RET mutations verified by sequencing analysis: Cys620Arg, Cys634Arg, Cys634Tyr, and Met918Thr, furthermore a missense substitution at codon 648 (Val648Ile). RET polymorphisms 691 and 769 were also verified. Data obtained using CSGE/SSCP were fully concordant. We conclude that CSGE showed to be a sensitive, fast, low-cost, and simple procedure to detect RET mutations in codons which are reported as the most prevalent RET variants (~ 95 percent) in large MEN2 series. As to the Val804Met mutation, this method still needs to be optimized.
RESUMO
A neoplasia endócrina múltipla tipo 2 (NEM2) é uma síndrome tumoral herdada por mutações germinativas no proto-oncogene RET (RET). Analisamos a aplicação do método Eletroforese em Gel Sensível à Conformação (CSGE) no rastreamento de mutações hot spots do RET. Sete famílias com NEM2 foram rastreadas pelo seqüenciamento gênico, CSGE e análise do Polimorfismo Conformacional de Cadeia Simples (SSCP). Usando ambas as metodologias de rastreamento, identificamos quatro dos cinco tipos de mutações verificadas pelo seqüenciamento: Cys620Arg, Cys634Arg, Cys634Tyr e Met918Thr, além da variação gênica Val648Ile. Das análises englobando mutações hot spots do RET, 90,6 por cento concordaram com o seqüenciamento genético (incluindo a variação gênica Val648Ile). Polimorfismos nos códons 691 e 769 foram documentados. Os dados obtidos por CSGE/SSCP foram totalmente concordantes. Concluímos que o CSGE revelou ser metodologia sensível, rápida, de fácil execução e baixo custo no rastreamento de mutações nos códons associados à grande maioria (~ 95 por cento) dos pacientes com NEM2.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Genetic Testing / Electrophoresis, Agar Gel / Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ret Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Screening study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Genetic Testing / Electrophoresis, Agar Gel / Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ret Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Screening study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR