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Yu R, Zhang H, Xiao X. Partial GCK gene deletion mutations causing maturity-onset diabetes of the young. Acta Diabetol 2024; 61:107-115. [PMID: 37704826 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-023-02173-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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AIMS Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is an autosomal dominant monogenic form of diabetes, and glucokinase-maturity-onset diabetes of the young (GCK-MODY), or MODY 2, being the most prevalent type. However, the presence of copy number variants (CNVs) may lead to misdiagnoses, as genetic testing for MODY is typically reliant on sequencing techniques. This study aimed to describe the process of diagnosis in a Chinese pedigree with an exon 8-10 deletion of the GCK gene. METHODS This study collected clinical data and medical history through direct interviews with the patient and reviewing relevant medical records. Sanger sequencing and whole exome sequencing (WES) were conducted over years of follow up. WES-based CNV sequencing technology was used to detect CNVs and the results were validated by multiplex ligation-dependent amplification dosage assay (MLPA). Additionally, we reviewed the previously reported cases caused by heterozygous exon deletion of the GCK gene. RESULTS WES-based CNV detection revealed a heterozygous exon 8-10 deletion in the GCK gene within this particular pedigree after Sanger sequencing and WES failed to find causal variants in single nucleotide variations (SNVs) and small indels. The deletion was considered pathogenic according to ACMG/AMP and ClinGen guidelines. Most of the previously reported cases caused by heterozygous exon deletion or whole gene deletion of the GCK gene present similarly to GCK-MODY caused by SNVs and small indels. CONCLUSIONS This study contributed to progress in our comprehension of the mutation spectrum of the GCK gene and underscored the significance of CNV detection in the genetic testing of MODY.
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- Ruiqi Yu
- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
- The Beijing Genomics Institute-Research, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Murphy R, Colclough K, Pollin TI, Ikle JM, Svalastoga P, Maloney KA, Saint-Martin C, Molnes J, Misra S, Aukrust I, de Franco E, Flanagan SE, Njølstad PR, Billings LK, Owen KR, Gloyn AL. The use of precision diagnostics for monogenic diabetes: a systematic review and expert opinion. Commun Med (Lond) 2023; 3:136. [PMID: 37794142 PMCID: PMC10550998 DOI: 10.1038/s43856-023-00369-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Monogenic diabetes presents opportunities for precision medicine but is underdiagnosed. This review systematically assessed the evidence for (1) clinical criteria and (2) methods for genetic testing for monogenic diabetes, summarized resources for (3) considering a gene or (4) variant as causal for monogenic diabetes, provided expert recommendations for (5) reporting of results; and reviewed (6) next steps after monogenic diabetes diagnosis and (7) challenges in precision medicine field. METHODS Pubmed and Embase databases were searched (1990-2022) using inclusion/exclusion criteria for studies that sequenced one or more monogenic diabetes genes in at least 100 probands (Question 1), evaluated a non-obsolete genetic testing method to diagnose monogenic diabetes (Question 2). The risk of bias was assessed using the revised QUADAS-2 tool. Existing guidelines were summarized for questions 3-5, and review of studies for questions 6-7, supplemented by expert recommendations. Results were summarized in tables and informed recommendations for clinical practice. RESULTS There are 100, 32, 36, and 14 studies included for questions 1, 2, 6, and 7 respectively. On this basis, four recommendations for who to test and five on how to test for monogenic diabetes are provided. Existing guidelines for variant curation and gene-disease validity curation are summarized. Reporting by gene names is recommended as an alternative to the term MODY. Key steps after making a genetic diagnosis and major gaps in our current knowledge are highlighted. CONCLUSIONS We provide a synthesis of current evidence and expert opinion on how to use precision diagnostics to identify individuals with monogenic diabetes.
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- Rinki Murphy
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Auckland Diabetes Centre, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Te Tokai Tumai, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Exeter Genomics Laboratory, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Children and Youth Clinic, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Mohn Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics, AP-HP Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Mohn Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Medical Genetics, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Mohn Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Medical Genetics, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Children and Youth Clinic, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Mohn Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Division of Endocrinology, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Skokie, IL, USA
- Department of Medicine, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Oxford Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Department of Genetics, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Li Z, Li K, Sun Y, Jiang X, Liu J, Li J, Fang L, Li G, Guan Q, Xu C. Mutations in GCK May Lead to MODY2 by Reducing Glycogen Synthesis. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2022; 6:e2200097. [PMID: 35770790 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202200097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Dysfunction of glucokinase (GCK) caused by mutations in the GCK gene is the main cause of maturity-onset diabetes of the young type-2 (MODY2, also known as GCK-MODY), which is usually present in adolescence or young adulthood. MODY2 is characterized by mild, stable fasting hyperglycemia that presents at birth, usually 5.4-8.3 mmol L-1 , and rarely develops complications from diabetes. The treatment of MODY2 prefers a manageable diet rather than the use of insulin. Previous studies have identified GCK mutations only by online software prediction or enzyme kinetic analysis and thermolability assays which are complicated to be conducted. In this study, six mutations in the GCK gene, including four novel mutations and two mutations that are previously reported, are identified. All the six locations are highly conserved according to the sequencing alignment. Moreover, missense mutations are strongly predicted to be pathogenic using online programs. Functional studies show that mutations in GCK mutation do not affect insulin secretion but affect glycogen synthesis. These findings demonstrate that GCK mutations decrease glycogen synthesis, which leads to hyperglycemia in MODY2. Meanwhile, this study provides a new perspective and methods for identifying pathogenic mutations in GCK.
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- Zongyue Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Shandong Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Pediatric, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266000, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Shandong Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Shandong Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Shandong Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.,Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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