Next-generation sequencing and its application in diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical and electrophysiological characterization of four family members from three generations who have X-linked infantile periodic alternating nystagmus (XIPAN). METHODS:Complete clinical ophthalmological evaluation, pedigree analysis, electroretinograms (ERG), eye movement recordings (EMR...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Hertle RW,Yang D,Kelly K,Hill VM,Atkin J,Seward A

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe the clinical and genetic findings in a Chinese family with three sibs diagnosed with Usher syndrome type IIC. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Four members received ophthalmic and otologic tests to ascertain the clinical characteristics. According to the clinical phenotype, we focused attention on a total ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Zhang N,Wang J,Liu S,Liu M,Jiang F

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Usher syndrome has classically been described as a combination of hearing loss and rod-cone dystrophy; vestibular dysfunction is present in many patients. Three distinct clinical subtypes were documented in the late 1970s. Genotyping efforts have led to the identification of several genes associated with the disease. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Nolen RM,Hufnagel RB,Friedman TB,Turriff AE,Brewer CC,Zalewski CK,King KA,Wafa TT,Griffith AJ,Brooks BP,Zein WM

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ligneous conjunctivitis is an uncommon and recurrent type of chronic conjunctivitis. A prevalent cause of this disease is a Plasminogen deficiency, resulting from recessive mutations in the human encoding plasminogen (PLG) gene. This deficiency affects the conjunctiva and also other mucous membranes. Only few hundred ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Raimann R,Moya R,Anguita R,Kobus R,Pérez M,Gonzalez P

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We estimated the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed cataracts among patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) versus the general population (GP). METHODS:Using a large US health insurance claims database, we identified a CF cohort and a GP cohort matched with respect to age, gender, and calendar year. The preva...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Everage NJ,Bai Y,Loop B,Volkova N,Liu N,Enger C

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the discovery of the ABCA4 gene as the cause of autosomal recessive Stargardt disease/fundus flavimaculatus much has been written of the phenotypic variability in ABCA4 retinopathy. In this review the authors discuss the findings seen on examination and the disease features detected using various clinical tests....

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Burke TR,Tsang SH

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MSX2 mutations are a very rare cause of craniosynostosis. Gain-of-function mutations may lead to the Boston-type craniosynostosis with limb defects and refraction errors, whereas loss-of-function mutations causes primary osseous defects such as enlarged parietal foramina. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Herein we rep...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Plaisancié J,Collet C,Pelletier V,Perdomo Y,Studer F,Fradin M,Schaefer E,Speeg-Schatz C,Bloch-Zupan A,Flori E,Dollfus H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification by fundus examination of those females carrying an X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (RP) gene can reportedly be as high as 87%. In genetic counselling sessions with young females with a 50% risk of being a carrier who wished to know their status, it has not been possible to achieve such a level of succ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Bech-Hansen NT,Pearce WG

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the cause of Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) in a consanguineous Emirati family. METHODS:The clinical diagnosis was made on the basis of medical history, ophthalmoscopy and standard ERG. The diagnosis was confirmed by molecular genetic analysis of known LCA genes by Next-Generation Sequencing (NG...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Fakhratova M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The H402 allele of the CFH gene is an established risk factor for age-related maculopathy (ARMD) in Caucasians, accounting for approximately 60% of the genetic risk at the population level. In general, the advanced forms of ARMD are rare in Black populations in Africa, as well as Black populations who have lived for g...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Ziskind A,Bardien S,van der Merwe L,Webster AR

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a family with X-linked congenital nystagmus and identify the genetic interval within which the gene is located. METHODS AND DESIGN:Clinical examination with genotyping of 30 individuals from a multi-generational Caucasian family with congenital nystagmus inherited in an X-linked pattern using marke...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Kerrison JB,Giorda R,Lenart TD,Drack AV,Maumenee IH

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A genetic register for inherited retinal degenerative disorders (RDDs) has been established at the Division of Human Genetics, UCT Medical School, Cape Town, South Africa. The primary role of the register is to monitor the progress of molecular research and to facilitate the efficient delivery of services, including g...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Rebello MT,Greenberg LJ,Ramesar RS

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by benign hamartomas occurring in multiple organ systems including the brain, kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, skin, and the eyes. Typical retinal findings associated with TSC include astrocytic hamartoma and achromic patch...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Geffrey AL,Geenen KR,Abati E,Greenstein SH,VanderVeen DK,Levy RL,Davidson SL,McGarrey MP,Thiele EA,Aronow ME

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize a Chinese family with inherited retinitis pigmentosa (RP). METHODS:Linkage studies and haplotype analysis were used for gene mapping, and single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis and direct DNA sequence analysis were used for identifying the responsible mutation. RESULTS:Pedigre...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Zhao K,Wang L,Wang L,Wang L,Zhang Q,Wang Q

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Optic neuritis (ON) is defined as inflammation of the optic nerve, which is mostly idiopathic. However, it can be associated with various causes (demyelinating lesions, autoimmune disorders, infectious and inflammatory conditions). Inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the optic nerve can be associated wi...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Gedvilaite G,Vilkeviciute A,Kriauciuniene L,Asmoniene V,Liutkeviciene R

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reviewed the charts of 22 patients with Peters' anomaly. Various surgical procedures were performed on 30 eyes of 18 patients (mean number of procedures = 3.3 per eye). Follow-up averaged six years. Visual acuity varied widely, with six eyes having an acuity of 20/400 or better, and 11 eyes with no light p...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Gollamudi SR,Traboulsi EI,Chamon W,Stark WJ,Maumenee IH

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Mutations in the gene encoding rhodopsin, the visual pigment in rod photoreceptors, were shown to be the most common cause of autosomal retinitis pigmentosa (RP). In order to determine the prevalence of rhodopsin alterations in southern French populations, we examined 52 unrelated patients/families with autosom...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Bareil C,Hamel C,Pallarès-Ruiz N,Arnaud B,Demaille J,Claustres M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 6-month-old boy presented with a congenital eye movement disorder consistent with congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles type 1 (CFEOM1). Mutational analysis confirmed the most common mutation in the CFEOM1 gene KIF21A. In addition to the typical findings in CFEOM1, distinctive conjunctival changes and small...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Flaherty MP,Balachandran C,Jamieson R,Engle EC

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Retinitis punctate albescens (RPA) is a rare form of retinal dystrophy characterized by congenital stationary night blindness and a characteristic fundus appearance. Missense or nonsense mutations in RDH5 in homozygous or heterozygous state have been implicated in RPA.Material and methods: Two consanguineo...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Khan R,Shabbir RMK,Raza I,Abdullah U,Naeem MA,Ahmed A,Malik S,Hu Z,Xia K

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical phenotype in a family with Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy (BMD) and a new mutation (Val89Ala) in the VMD2 gene. METHODS:The genotype was determined by direct sequence analysis of the individual exons of VMD2. Nine members of a family with BMD were examined. The examination includ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Eksandh L,Bakall B,Bauer B,Wadelius C,Andréasson S

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cilioretinal arteries (CAs) represent enlargements of microscopic and early established collaterals formed via vasculogenesis between choroidal and retinal circulations. We aimed to investigate whether genetic tendency to thrombosis due to well-known gene polymorphisms may induce CA vasculogenesis in embryon...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Yilmaz S,Ardagil A,Akalin I,Altinel MG,Dag Y,Kurum E,Koyun E,Ari Yaylali S,Bayramlar H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Patients with intellectual disability syndromes frequently have coexisting abnormalities of ocular structures and the visual pathway system. The microphthalmos, anophthalmos, and coloboma (MAC) spectrum represent structural developmental eye defects that occur as part of a syndrome in one-third of cases. O...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Mameesh MM,Al-Kindy A,Al-Yahyai M,Ganesh A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Williams-Beuren Syndrome (WBS) is a multisystem disorder caused by the deletion of contiguous genes on chromosome 7q11.23. Ophthalmologic abnormalities and deficits in visual motor integration are important features of WBS. Here we describe our experience with Brazilian WBS patients and their ophthalmologic ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Viana MM,Frasson M,Galvão H,Leão LL,Stofanko M,Gonçalves-Dornelas H,da Silva Cunha P,Burle de Aguiar MJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the mutation in the RB1 gene in a Syrian family showing incomplete penetrance of retinoblastoma (RB). METHODS:Genomic DNA was used as a template for the PCR reaction to amplify all exons as well as the promoter region of RB1 gene. These PCR products were screened by conformational sensitive gel ele...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Ahmad NN,Melo MB,Singh AD,Donoso LA,Shields JA

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a severe complication of diabetes and a common cause of visual loss in adults. We aimed to assess the correlation between IL gene-related SNPs and the incidence of DR and attempted to predict DR with combined mutation site detection. METHODS:A systematic search of databases was ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Sun X,Guo S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Chromosomal deletion involving the 6p25 region results in a clinically recognizable syndrome characterized by anterior eye chamber anomalies with risk of glaucoma and non-ocular malformations (6p25 deletion syndrome). We report a newborn infant case of childhood glaucoma with a combination of partial monos...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Hosono K,Kawase K,Kurata K,Niimi Y,Saitsu H,Minoshima S,Ohnishi H,Yamamoto T,Hikoya A,Tachibana N,Fukao T,Yamamoto T,Hotta Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptophthalmos is a condition of congenital eyelid malformation most commonly accompanied by syndactyly, urogenital anomalies, and cognitive impairments as in Fraser syndrome. We report on a patient with characteristic features consistent with autosomal dominant bilateral complete isolated cryptophthalmos. This patie...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Egier D,Orton R,Allen L,Siu VM

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a complex degenerative disease of the corneal endothelium with genetic predisposition. Pathogenic rare variants have been identified in SLC4A11, LOXHD1, ZEB1, and AGBL1. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and CTG trinucleotide repeat expansion...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Rao BS,Ansar S,Arokiasamy T,Sudhir RR,Umashankar V,Rajagopal R,Soumittra N

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aarskog syndrome (faciogenital dysplasia) is an X-linked recessive genetic growth disorder characterized by short stature, dysmorphic facies, shawl scrotum, and digital anomalies. The condition was first described in 1970 and the gene responsible is FGD1 (MIM#305400). There are several reported ophthalmic findings ass...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Jogiya A,Sandy C

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the clinical and molecular genetic features of a large multi-generation Norwegian family with dominant cone-rod dystrophy. Ophthalmological evaluation including electroretinography showed cone dysfunction in younger patients, with rod dysfunction becoming apparent at more advanced stages of the disease. In ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Van Ghelue M,Eriksen HL,Ponjavic V,Fagerheim T,Andréasson S,Forsman-Semb K,Sandgren O,Holmgren G,Tranebjaerg L

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00