Association of novel polymorphisms in TMEM39A gene with systemic lupus erythematosus in a Chinese Han population.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a common type of hereditary hemolytic anemia. According to the current diagnostic criteria of HS, patients with a family history of HS, typical clinical features and laboratory investigations could be diagnosed without the requirement of any additional tests, including geneti...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Shen H,Huang H,Luo K,Yi Y,Shi X

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The phenotypic heterogeneity of sickle cell disease is likely the result of multiple genetic factors and their interaction with the sickle mutation. High transcranial doppler (TCD) velocities define a subgroup of children with sickle cell disease who are at increased risk for developing ischemic stroke. The ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Adams GT,Snieder H,McKie VC,Clair B,Brambilla D,Adams RJ,Kutlar F,Kutlar A

更新日期：2003-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Probably the best example of the rise and maintenance of balancing selection as an evolutionary trend is the role of S-haemoglobin (HbS - rs334) in protecting from malaria. Yet, the dynamics of such a process remains poorly understood, particularly in relation to different malaria transmission rates and the ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Salih NA,Hussain AA,Almugtaba IA,Elzein AM,Elhassan IM,Khalil EA,Ishag HB,Mohammed HS,Kwiatkowski D,Ibrahim ME

更新日期：2010-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RSTS) is a rare autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by broad thumbs and halluces. RSTS is caused by mutations in CREBBP and in EP300 genes in 50-60% and 8%, respectively. Up to now, 76 RSTS-EP300 patients have been described. We present the clinical and mol...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： López M,García-Oguiza A,Armstrong J,García-Cobaleda I,García-Miñaur S,Santos-Simarro F,Seidel V,Domínguez-Garrido E

更新日期：2018-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitotic recombination is important for inactivating tumour suppressor genes by copy-neutral loss of heterozygosity (LOH). Although meiotic recombination maps are plentiful, little is known about mitotic recombination. The APC gene (chr5q21) is mutated in most colorectal tumours and its usual mode of LOH is m...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Howarth K,Ranta S,Winter E,Teixeira A,Schaschl H,Harvey JJ,Rowan A,Jones A,Spain S,Clark S,Guenther T,Stewart A,Silver A,Tomlinson I

更新日期：2009-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is associated with stroke. Here, we hypothesize that genes associated with DVT may also play roles in the development of stroke. METHODS:we firstly conducted large-scale literature based disease-gene relationship data analysis to explore the genes implicated with DVT and stroke. F...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Xiang X,Yuan D,Kong P,Chen T,Yao H,Lin S,Zhang X,Cao H

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune diseases with elevated circulating autoantibodies drive tissue damage and the onset of disease. The Fcγ receptors bind IgG subtypes modulating the clearance of circulating immune complexes (CIC). The inner ear damage in Ménière's disease (MD) could be mediated by an immune response driven by CIC. ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Lopez-Escamez JA,Saenz-Lopez P,Gazquez I,Moreno A,Gonzalez-Oller C,Soto-Varela A,Santos S,Aran I,Perez-Garrigues H,Ibañez A,Lopez-Nevot MA

更新日期：2011-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteopoikilosis is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder, characterised by the occurrence of the hyperostotic spots preferentially localized in the epiphyses and metaphyses of the long bones, and in the carpal and tarsal bones 1. Heterozygous LEMD3 gene mutations were shown to be the primary cause of th...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Baasanjav S,Jamsheer A,Kolanczyk M,Horn D,Latos T,Hoffmann K,Latos-Bielenska A,Mundlos S

更新日期：2010-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pendred syndrome is a common autosomal recessive disorder causing deafness. Features include sensorineural hearing impairment, goitre, enlarged vestibular aqueducts (EVA) and occasionally Mondini dysplasia. Hearing impairment and EVA may occur in the absence of goitre or thyroid dyshormonogensis in a conditi...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Landa P,Differ AM,Rajput K,Jenkins L,Bitner-Glindzicz M

更新日期：2013-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor LOX-1 (encoded by OLR1) is believed to play a key role in atherogenesis and some reports suggest an association of OLR1 polymorphisms with myocardial infarction (MI). We tested whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in OLR1 are associated with clinically signific...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Knowles JW,Assimes TL,Boerwinkle E,Fortmann SP,Go A,Grove ML,Hlatky M,Iribarren C,Li J,Myers R,Risch N,Sidney S,Southwick A,Volcik KA,Quertermous T

更新日期：2008-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C (LGMD2C) is an autosomal recessive muscle dystrophy that resembles Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Although DMD is known to affect one in every 3500 males regardless of race, a widespread founder mutation causing LGMD2C has been described in North Africa. However, th...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Okizuka Y,Takeshima Y,Itoh K,Zhang Z,Awano H,Maruyama K,Kumagai T,Yagi M,Matsuo M

更新日期：2010-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), characterized by recurrent fever and inflammation of serous membranes, is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the Mediterranean fever (MEFV) gene. Around 296 mutations have been reported to date. METHODS:Two two-generation Turkish families with a total o...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Dogan H,Akdemir F,Tasdemir S,Atis O,Diyarbakir E,Yildirim R,Emet M,Ikbal M

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unique pathogenic mutations in BRCA1 and 2 genes have been reported in different populations of patients originating from the Middle East region. Limited data are available for the Iraqi population. For many reasons a large number of Iraqi patients present to Lebanon for medical care. This is the first repor...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Farra C,Dagher C,Hamadeh L,El Saghir N,Mukherji D

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in GATA6 are the most frequent cause of pancreatic agenesis. Most cases present with neonatal diabetes mellitus. CASE PRESENTATION:The case was a female born after an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery in a non-consanguineous family (3.59 kg, 70th percentile). Severe cardiac malformations were d...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Sanchez-Lechuga B,Saqlain M,Ng N,Colclough K,Woods C,Byrne M

更新日期：2020-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study is an analysis of the frequencies of HLA-A and -B antigens and HLA haplotypes in two groups of individuals homozygous for the two main HFE mutations (C282Y and H63D) and a group heterozygous for the S65C mutation. METHODS:The study population includes: 1123 healthy individuals, 100 homozyg...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Pacho A,Mancebo E,del Rey MJ,Castro MJ,Oliver D,García-Berciano M,González L,Morales P

更新日期：2004-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We explored the association of leucine-rich repeats and calponin homology domain containing 1 (LRCH1) gene polymorphisms with genetic susceptibility to delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning (DEACMP), which might provide a theoretical basis for the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and prognosis...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Gu J,Zeng J,Wang X,Gu X,Zhang X,Zhang P,Zhang F,Han Y,Han Y,Zhang H,Li W,Gu R

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Ser358Leu mutation in TMEM43, encoding an inner nuclear membrane protein, has been implicated in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). The pathogenetic mechanisms of this mutation are poorly understood. METHODS:To determine the frequency of TMEM43 mutations as a cause of ARVC, we scree...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Rajkumar R,Sembrat JC,McDonough B,Seidman CE,Ahmad F

更新日期：2012-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sequence variants in genes functioning in folate-mediated one-carbon metabolism are hypothesized to lead to changes in levels of homocysteine and DNA methylation, which, in turn, are associated with risk of cardiovascular disease. METHODS:330 SNPs in 52 genes were studied in relation to plasma homocysteine ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Wernimont SM,Clark AG,Stover PJ,Wells MT,Litonjua AA,Weiss ST,Gaziano JM,Tucker KL,Baccarelli A,Schwartz J,Bollati V,Cassano PA

更新日期：2011-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inactivating mutations of CDC73 cause Hyperparathyroidism-Jaw Tumour syndrome (HPT-JT), Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism (FIHP) and sporadic parathyroid carcinoma. We conducted CDC73 mutation analysis in an HPT-JT family and confirm carrier status of the proband's daughter. METHODS:The proband had prim...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Guarnieri V,Seaberg RM,Kelly C,Jean Davidson M,Raphael S,Shuen AY,Baorda F,Palumbo O,Scillitani A,Hendy GN,Cole DEC

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two important aspects for the development of anxiety disorders are genetic predisposition and alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. In order to identify genetic risk-factors for anxiety, the aim of this exploratory study was to investigate possible relationships between genetic polymo...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Lindholm H,Morrison I,Krettek A,Malm D,Novembre G,Handlin L

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy due to dystrophin mutations which abolish the expression of the M isoform (5'-XLDC), the skeletal muscle is spared through the up-regulation of the Brain (B) isoform, a compensatory mechanism that does not appear to occur in the heart of affected individuals. METHODS:We qu...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Neri M,Valli E,Alfano G,Bovolenta M,Spitali P,Rapezzi C,Muntoni F,Banfi S,Perini G,Gualandi F,Ferlini A

更新日期：2012-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone morphogenetic protein 4 gene (BMP4) plays a key role during maxillofacial development, since orofacial clefts are observed in animals when this gene is conditionally inactivated. We recently reported the existence of association between nonsyndromic cleft lip/palate (NSCLP) and BMP4 polymorphisms by det...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Suazo J,Tapia JC,Santos JL,Castro VG,Colombo A,Blanco R

更新日期：2011-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an etiologically complex childhood onset neurobehavioral disorder characterized by age-inappropriate inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Symptom severity varies widely and boys are diagnosed more frequently than girls. ADHD probands were reported to...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Karmakar A,Goswami R,Saha T,Maitra S,Roychowdhury A,Panda CK,Sinha S,Ray A,Mohanakumar KP,Rajamma U,Mukhopadhyay K

更新日期：2017-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Omphalocele is a congenital midline ventral body wall defect that can exist as isolated malformation or as part of a syndrome. It can be considered one of the major and most frequent clinical manifestation of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) in case of loss of methylation at KCNQ1OT1: Transcription Star Sit...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Bedeschi MF,Calvello M,Paganini L,Pezzani L,Baccarin M,Fontana L,Sirchia SM,Guerneri S,Canazza L,Leva E,Colombo L,Lalatta F,Mosca F,Tabano S,Miozzo M

更新日期：2017-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was aimed to investigate the regulatory role of microRNA-210 (miRNA-210) on the progression of liver cancer and Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated liver cancer. METHODS:The expression of miRNA-210 was detected in liver tissues of HBV-associated cirrhosis and liver cancer, and in HepG2 and HepG2.2...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Li X,Yuan M,Song L,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The variant rs11085226 (G) within the gene encoding polypyrimidine tract binding protein 1 (PTBP1) was reported to associate with reduced insulin release determined by an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) as well as an intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT). The aim of the present study was to validate ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Hansen TH,Vestergaard H,Jørgensen T,Jørgensen ME,Lauritzen T,Brandslund I,Christensen C,Pedersen O,Hansen T,Gjesing AP

更新日期：2015-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three genes have been confirmed as major joint susceptibility genes for endocrine autoimmune disease:human leukocyte antigen class II, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 and protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 22. Recent studies showed that a genetic variation within the interferon induced helicase ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Penna-Martinez M,Ramos-Lopez E,Robbers I,Kahles H,Hahner S,Willenberg H,Reisch N,Seidl C,Segni M,Badenhoop K

更新日期：2009-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital cataract is the leading cause of blindness in children worldwide. Approximately half of all congenital cataracts have a genetic basis. Protein aggregation is the single most important factor in cataract formation. METHODS:A four-generation Chinese family diagnosed with autosomal dominant congenit...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Song Z,Si N,Xiao W

更新日期：2018-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations of EFNB1 cause the X-linked malformation syndrome craniofrontonasal syndrome (CFNS). CFNS is characterized by an unusual phenotypic pattern of inheritance, because it affects heterozygous females more severely than hemizygous males. This sex-dependent inheritance has been explained by random X-inac...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Makarov R,Steiner B,Gucev Z,Tasic V,Wieacker P,Wieland I

更新日期：2010-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels diagnose diabetes, predict mortality and are associated with ten single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in white individuals. Genetic associations in other race groups are not known. We tested the hypotheses that there is race-ethnic variation in 1) HbA1c-associated risk allele ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Grimsby JL,Porneala BC,Vassy JL,Yang Q,Florez JC,Dupuis J,Liu T,Yesupriya A,Chang MH,Ned RM,Dowling NF,Khoury MJ,Meigs JB,MAGIC Investigators.

更新日期：2012-04-27 00:00:00