A de novo synonymous variant in EFTUD2 disrupts normal splicing and causes mandibulofacial dysostosis with microcephaly: case report.

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 TPH2 gene encodes the enzyme responsible for serotonin (5-HT) synthesis in the Central Nervous System (CNS). Stereotypic and repetitive behaviors are influenced by 5-HT, and initial studies report an association of TPH2 alleles with childhood-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and with autism. GLO...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Sacco R,Papaleo V,Hager J,Rousseau F,Moessner R,Militerni R,Bravaccio C,Trillo S,Schneider C,Melmed R,Elia M,Curatolo P,Manzi B,Pascucci T,Puglisi-Allegra S,Reichelt KL,Persico AM

更新日期：2007-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies has a great impact in the human variation detection given their high-throughput. These techniques are particularly helpful for the evaluation of the genetic background in disorders of complex genetic etiology such as Hirschsprung disease (HSCR)...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Luzón-Toro B,Espino-Paisán L,Fernández RM,Martín-Sánchez M,Antiñolo G,Borrego S

更新日期：2015-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is increasingly recognized as an inherited arterial disease leading to a step-wise decline and eventually to dementia. CADASIL is caused by mutations in NOTCH3 epidermal growth factor-like repeat that maps to...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Bohlega S,Al Shubili A,Edris A,Alreshaid A,Alkhairallah T,AlSous MW,Farah S,Abu-Amero KK

更新日期：2007-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:PMM2-CDG, is the most common N-linked glycosylation disorder and subtype among all CDG syndromes, which are a series of genetic disorders involving the synthesis and attachment of glycoproteins and glycolipid glycans. The mutations of PMM2-CDG might lead to the loss of PMM2, which is responsible for the conv...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Zhang Z,Huang TL,Ma J,He WJ,Gu H

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bilateral posterior periventricular nodular heterotopia PNH is a complex malformation of cortical development with imaging features distinguishing it from classic bilateral PNH associated with filamin (FLNA) mutations. It distinctively consists of variably sized nodules of neurons along the trigones and temp...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Guglielmi V,Floris R,D'Adamo M,Garaci F,Novelli G,Sbraccia P

更新日期：2016-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin like growth factor 2 (IGF2) is an imprinted gene, which has an important role in fetal growth as established in mice models. IGF2 is downregulated through hypomethylation of a differentially methylated region (DMR) in Silver Russell syndrome (SRS), characterised by growth restriction. We have previou...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Murphy R,Ibáñez L,Hattersley A,Tost J

更新日期：2012-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a highly heterogeneous group of hereditary developmental abnormalities which mainly affects the dental enamel during tooth development in terms of its thickness, structure, and composition. It appears both in syndromic as well as non-syndromic forms. In the affected individual...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Khan SA,Khan MA,Muhammad N,Bashir H,Khan N,Muhammad N,Yilmaz R,Khan S,Wasif N

更新日期：2020-05-07 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:Preeclampsia can lead to adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. There are few studies on the association of preeclampsia with thrombophilia in Africa including Sudan. METHODS:A case -controls study was conducted at Saad Abualila Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan during the period of February through November 20...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Ahmed NA,Adam I,Elzaki SEG,Awooda HA,Hamdan HZ

更新日期：2019-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital NBCe1A deficiency with the SLC4A4 mutation causes severe proximal renal tubular acidosis, which often comprises extrarenal symptoms, such as intellectual disability and developmental delay, glaucoma, cataract and band keratopathy. To date, almost all mutations have been found to be homozygous muta...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Horita S,Simsek E,Simsek T,Yildirim N,Ishiura H,Nakamura M,Satoh N,Suzuki A,Tsukada H,Mizuno T,Seki G,Tsuji S,Nangaku M

更新日期：2018-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to assess the association between 14 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in six genes (IRF8, TMEM39A, IKZF3, ORMDL3, GSDMB, and ZPBP2) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a Chinese Han population sample. METHODS:We carried out a case-control study of 415 patients with SLE and 470 h...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Cai X,Huang W,Liu X,Wang L,Jiang Y

更新日期：2017-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor superfamily member 15 (TNFSF15) is closely related to tumorigenesis and development. This study aimed to investigate the correlations between TNFSF15 polymorphisms and genetic susceptibility to lung cancer. METHODS:This case-control study included 209 small cell lung cancer patients (S...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Gao H,Niu Z,Zhang Z,Wu H,Xie Y,Yang Z,Li A,Jia Z,Zhang X

更新日期：2019-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polydactyly is one of the most common congenital hand/foot malformations in humans. Mutations in GLI3 have been reported to cause syndromic and non-syndromic forms of preaxial and postaxial polydactylies. CASE PRESENTATION:The patient was a 2-year-old boy who underwent surgery in our hospital. The right han...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Zou Q,Tian Z,Zheng J,Zhi X,Du X,Shu J,Cai C

更新日期：2019-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the promoter methylation status of MUC2 gene and mRNA expression in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. METHODS:We analyzed MUC2 methylation by MSP, and MUC2 mRNA by real-time PCR in 74 HCC. RESULTS:MUC2 mRNA were lower in HCC tissues (Mean -ΔCt = -4.70) than that in Non-HCC tissues (Mean -...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Ling Y,Zhu J,Gao L,Liu Y,Zhu C,Li R,Wei L,Zhang C

更新日期：2013-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) type 3 is an autosomal recessive disorder arising from mutations in the ATP-binding cassette subfamily B member 4 (ABCB4) gene. This gene encodes multidrug resistance protein-3 (MDR3) that acts as a hepatocanalicular floppase that transports phosphatidylch...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Goubran M,Aderibigbe A,Jacquemin E,Guettier C,Girgis S,Bain V,Mason AL

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have recently developed a highly accurate urine-based test, named Urodiag®, associating FGFR3 mutation and DNA methylation assays for recurrence surveillance in patients with low-, intermediate-, and high-risk NMIBC. Previously, the detection of four FGFR3 mutations (G372C, R248C, S249C and Y375C) require...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Roperch JP,Hennion C

更新日期：2020-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nakajo-Nishimura syndrome (NNS) is an autosomal recessive heredity disorder, one of a spectrum of autoinflammatory diseases named proteasome-associated autoinflammatory syndrome (PRAAS) caused by mutations of PSMB8 gene. NNS is characterized by pernio-like skin rashes, intermittent fever, and long clubbed fi...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Jia T,Zheng Y,Feng C,Yang T,Geng S

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kabuki syndrome is a rare hereditary disease affecting multiple organs. The causative genes identified to date are KMT2D and KDMA6. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical manifestations and the spectrum of mutations of KMT2D. METHODS:We retrospectively retrieved a series of eight patients from tw...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Liu S,Hong X,Shen C,Shi Q,Wang J,Xiong F,Qiu Z

更新日期：2015-04-21 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:Genetic susceptibility plays a key role in the development of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and in fact the disease presents with an unusually high incidence in certain regions of the world like North Africa. We investigated the association between polymorphism of the Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) ...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Khaali W,Moumad K,Ben Driss EK,Benider A,Ben Ayoub W,Hamdi-Cherif M,Boualga K,Hassen E,Corbex M,Khyatti M

更新日期：2016-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between the transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) + 869 T/C gene polymorphism, + 915 G/C gene polymorphism, and the susceptibility of acute rejection in the recipients with renal transplantation. METHODS:Relevant studies were searched and iden...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Li HY,Zhou T,Lin S,Lin W

更新日期：2019-06-25 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:Microspherophakia is a rare autosomal recessive eye disorder characterized by small spherical lens. It may present as an isolated finding or in association with other ocular and/or systemic disorders. This clinical and genetic heterogeneity requires the study of large genes (ADAMTSL4, FBN1, LTBP2, ADAMTSL-10...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Alías L,Crespi J,González-Quereda L,Téllez J,Martínez E,Bernal S,Gallano MP

更新日期：2018-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) D has been reported to be active in fibroblasts, and in areas of myocardial infarction. In this longitudinal study we evaluated the association between PDGF-D polymorphism and cardiovascular mortality, and attempted to discover whether specific genotype differences regar...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Alehagen U,Olsen RS,Länne T,Matussek A,Wågsäter D

更新日期：2016-09-01 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:Argininosuccinic aciduria (ASAuria; OMIM 207900) is a rare autosomal recessive heterogeneous urea cycle disorder, which leads to the accumulation of argininosuccinic acid in the blood and urine. We aimed to perform genetic test to the patient and help clinician to diagnose precisely. CASE PRESENTATION:In th...

journal_title：BMC medical genetics

authors： Wen W,Yin D,Huang F,Guo M,Tian T,Zhu H,Yang Y

更新日期：2016-02-03 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: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: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