Whole exome sequencing identifies a novel mutation in the transglutaminase 6 gene for spinocerebellar ataxia in a Chinese family.

abstract：:The significance of variation within the genes coding for three glucose transporter proteins in the aetiology of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus was assessed by analysing restriction fragment length polymorphisms in an English Caucasian population. Two polymorphisms at the HepG2/erythrocyte glucose transporter...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Oelbaum RS

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The responsibility to provide accessible, useful genetic counseling to individuals from many cultures and ethnicities arises from the increasing ethnocultural diversity of the populations served, coupled with the ethical goal of providing equal access and quality of services for all individuals. The multicultural educ...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Weil J

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RSTS) is a rare congenital neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by postnatal growth deficiency, skeletal abnormalities, dysmorphic features and cognitive deficit. Mutations in two genes, CREBBP and EP300, encoding two homologous transcriptional co-activators, have been identified in ˜55...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Negri G,Milani D,Colapietro P,Forzano F,Della Monica M,Rusconi D,Consonni L,Caffi LG,Finelli P,Scarano G,Magnani C,Selicorni A,Spena S,Larizza L,Gervasini C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated whether an association exists between genetic variants of the human obesity (OB or leptin) gene and body mass index (BMI) or weight in subjects with Prader Willi syndrome (PWS) and in age- and gender-matched lean and obese subjects without PWS. The study included 51 subjects with PWS (mean age = 17.7 +...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Butler MG,Hedges L,Hovis CL,Feurer ID

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on current consensus guidelines and standard practice, many genetic variants detected in clinical testing are classified as disease causing based on their predicted impact on the normal expression or function of the gene in the absence of additional data. However, our laboratory has identified a subset of such v...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Rosenthal ET,Bowles KR,Pruss D,van Kan A,Vail PJ,McElroy H,Wenstrup RJ

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 509 specimens of spontaneous abortion were studied. Of 364 complete specimens, 15 (4.1%) had central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities. The defects which were seen were anencephaly, spina bifida, iniencephaly, encephalocele and anencephaly combined with complete rachischisis. A high proportion (five out of...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Bell JE,Gosden CM

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful fertilization is fundamental for sexual reproduction. After undergoing a series of molecular and morphological changes, the haploid sperm fuses with the haploid oocyte to create a diploid zygote. Defects in this process might lead to human fertilization failure. We have previously found homozygous mutations...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Zhang Z,Mu J,Zhao J,Zhou Z,Chen B,Wu L,Yan Z,Wang W,Zhao L,Dong J,Sun X,Kuang Y,Li B,Wang L,Sang Q

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The syndrome of peroneal muscular atrophy, or Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), disease represents the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy, with a prevalence of about 1 per 2500. The disease is usually transmitted in an autosomal dominant fashion, although it can display all the mendelian patterns of inheritance. The...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Guzzetta V,Santoro L,Gasparo-Rippa P,Ragno M,Vita G,Caruso G,Andria G

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metaphyseal anadysplasia (MANDP) is a rare autosomal recessive form of skeletal dysplasia characterized by normal length at birth and transitory bowing of the legs. Although several families with MANDP have been reported, homozygous mutations in the matrix metalloproteinase type 9 (MMP9) gene have been described in on...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Sharony R,Borochowitz Z,Cohen L,Shtorch-Asor A,Rosenfeld R,Modai S,Reinstein E

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ezetimibe reduces plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by blocking sterol absorption in enterocytes. The NPC1L1 gene product was recently identified as the molecular target for ezetimibe, although functional details are incomplete. We used the non-response phenotype of plasma LDL cholesterol to ezetimibe t...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Wang J,Williams CM,Hegele RA

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of lethal fetal akinesia deformation sequence (FADS) caused by a frameshift variant in trans with a 148 kbp deletion encompassing 3-36 exons of AGRN. Pathogenic variants in AGRN have been described in families with a form of congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS), manifesting in the early childhood wit...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Geremek M,Dudarewicz L,Obersztyn E,Paczkowska M,Smyk M,Sobecka K,Nowakowska B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Marden-Walker syndrome is characterized by psychomotor retardation, a mask-like face with blepharophimosis, micrognathia and a high-arched or cleft palate, low-set ears, kyphoscoliosis and joint contractures. We report on a male patient with the clinical features of the syndrome. In addition, he had a Dandy-Walker...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Schrander-Stumpel C,de Die-Smulders C,de Krom M,Schyns-Fleuran S,Hamel B,Jaeken D,Fryns JP

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterozygotes of autosomal-recessive diseases can often be recognized by special heterozygote tests, since enzyme activities are normally reduced in comparison with the normal homozygote state. In Drosophila, the majority of recessive lethal mutations shows a reduction of fitness in heterozygotes, whereas in a strong ...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Vogel F

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the rare developmental disorder Roberts' syndrome, prophase and metaphase chromosomes display premature sister-chromatid separation, most prominently at certain regions in which the chromatin is composed of highly reiterated base sequences. In addition, interphase nuclei present a striking distortion in their conto...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： German J

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum-trypsin-inhibitory-capacity (STIC) and alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) genotypes were evaluated in 83 twins and 112 paired parents-of-twins. An increased prevalence (17.0--21.9%) of intermediate AAT deficiency (STIC less than 0.95 units/ml) was detected in both of these groups as compared to a prevalence of 4.1% in 1,8...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Lieberman J,Borhani NO,Feinleib M

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the C677T polymorphism in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene, traditionally associated with ischaemic heart disease (IHD), was assessed in a Spanish population. The transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) was used to determine a possible association in a sample of 101 trios of IHD patien...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： González-Pérez E,Via M,López-Alomar A,Esteban E,Valveny N,Bao M,Domingo E,Moral P

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in the L1CAM gene cause neurological abnormalities of variable severity, including congenital hydrocephalus, agenesis of the corpus callosum, spastic paraplegia, bilaterally adducted thumbs, aphasia, and mental retardation. Inter- and intrafamilial variability is a well-known feature of the L1CAM spectrum, a...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Basel-Vanagaite L,Straussberg R,Friez MJ,Inbar D,Korenreich L,Shohat M,Schwartz CE

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two unrelated children with partial deletion of the long arm of a chromosome no. 5 are reported. The boy presented with severe hypotonia, developmental delay, and a few minor defects of the face including frontal bossing, antimongoloid slant of the palpebral fissures, depressed nasal bridge and bilateral epicanthal fo...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Silengo MC,Luzzatti L,Centerwall WR,Costello JM,Parslow M

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in IRF6 cause Van der Woude syndrome (VWS), one of the most common syndromes associated with cleft lip (CL) with or without cleft palate (CP). The presence of pits on the lower lip of patients is the most characteristic feature of the syndrome. We have identified three novel and seven previously reported IRF...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Malik S,Kakar N,Hasnain S,Ahmad J,Wilcox ER,Naz S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is caused by mutations in the NF2 gene predisposing carriers to develop nervous system tumours. Different NF2 mutations result in either loss/reduced protein function or gain of protein function (abnormally behaving mutant allele i.e. truncated protein potentially causing dominant negative ef...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Selvanathan SK,Shenton A,Ferner R,Wallace AJ,Huson SM,Ramsden RT,Evans DG

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An MYH2 mutation p.(Glu706Lys) was originally described in a family with autosomal dominant inheritance, where the affected family members presented with multiple congenital contractures and ophthalmoplegia, progressing to a proximal myopathy in adulthood. Another patient with a dominant mutation p.(Leu1870Pro) was de...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Cabrera-Serrano M,Fabian VA,Boutilier J,Wise C,Faiz F,Lamont PJ,Laing NG

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With philatelic illustrations, we review sickle cell anemia, some of the common hemoglobinopathies, and their relevance to malaria. We discuss the mechanism by which hemoglobinopathies arise, the progress made with pre-natal screening, as well as innovative therapies. We review recent developments in the pathophysiolo...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Richer J,Chudley AE

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ganglioside GM2 and its asialo-derivative, GA2 were radiolabeled in their N-acetyl-D-galactosaminyl moieties by oxidation with galactose oxidase and reduction with tritiated sodium borohydride. Specific activities of 6 X 10(4) dpm/nmol (GM2) and 1.8 X 10(6) dpm/nmol (GA2) were achieved. About 98% of the label was in N...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： O'Brien JS,Norden GW,Miller AL,Frost RG,Kelly TE

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rett syndrome (RTT) is an X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene, with apparent lethality in male embryos. However, recent studies indicate that mutations in the MECP2 gene can cause congenital encephalopathy, an Angelman-like phenotype and even nonspecific mental retardation in mal...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Kleefstra T,Yntema HG,Oudakker AR,Romein T,Sistermans E,Nillessen W,van Bokhoven H,de Vries BB,Hamel BC

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reliable evaluation of chromosomal mosaics is still considered to be difficult in clinical diagnosis if aberrant metaphases are only present at low frequencies. Classical cytogenetic findings cannot significantly exclude low mosaic levels, obviously, because of the relatively low number of analyzed metaphases. To ...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Schliephacke M,Maier CI,Majlinger G,Tomiuk J,Leipoldt M,Kaiser P

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has transformed genomic research by decreasing the cost of sequencing and increasing the throughput. Now, the focus is on using NGS technology for diagnostics and therapeutics. In this review, we discuss the possible clinical applications of NGS and the potential of some of the current...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Desai AN,Jere A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biallelic pathogenic variants in CA8 cause cerebellar ataxia, mental retardation and dysequilibrium syndrome 3 (CAMRQ3), a rare form of hereditary ataxia characterised by cerebellar hypoplasia/atrophy, variable intellectual disability and often quadrupedal gait. The few cases reported in the medical literature are all...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Richmond CM,Leventer R,Ryan MM,Delatycki MB

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have performed cytogenetic and molecular analyses of 45,X mosaics involving structurally abnormal Y chromosomes. Karyotypes were performed by standard cytogenetic methods and, in some cases, by fluorescence in situ hybridization, to distinguish monocentric and dicentric chromosomes. In addition, the deletions of Yq...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Jakubowski L,Jeziorowska A,Constantinou M,Kałuzewski B

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease is the commonest malformation in humans and contributes greatly to the burden of disease in infancy. Increasingly, developmental origins are also implicated in heart disease in adults. Significant advances have been made over the past decade in elucidating morphogenetic events of heart formati...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Andelfinger G

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Split-hand/foot malformation (SHFM) is caused by mutations in TP63, DLX5, DLX6, FGF8, FGFR1, WNT10B, and BHLHA9. The clinical features of SHFM caused by mutations of these genes are not distinguishable. This implies that in normal situations these SHFM-associated genes share an underlying regulatory pathway that is in...

journal_title：Clinical genetics

authors： Kantaputra PN,Carlson BM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00