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Rahnama M, Movahedi T, Eslahi A, Kaseb-Mojaver N, Alerasool M, Adabi N, Mojarrad M. Identification of a novel mutation of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-C (PDGFC) gene in a girl with Non-Syndromic cleft lip and palate. Gene 2024; 910:148335. [PMID: 38432532 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148335] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/CP) is a prevalent congenital malformation. Approximately 16 candidate loci for CL/CP have been identified in both animal models and humans through association or genetic linkage studies. One of these loci is the platelet-derived growth factor-C (PDGFC) gene. In animal models, a mutation in the PDGFC gene has been shown to lead to CL/CP, with PDGF-C protein serving as a growth factor for mesenchymal cells, playing a crucial role in embryogenesis during the induction of neural crest cells. In this study, we present the identification of a novel frameshift mutation in the PDGFC gene, which we hypothesize to be associated with CL/CP, within a consanguineous Iranian family. CASE PRESENTATION The proband was a 3-year-old girl with non-syndromic CL/CP. A history of craniofacial clefts was present in her family. Following genetic counseling, karyotype analysis and whole-exome sequencing (WES) were performed. Cytogenetic analysis revealed normal results, while WES analysis showed that the proband carried a homozygous c.546dupA (p.L183fs) mutation in the PDGFC gene. Sanger sequencing confirmed that her parents were carriers of the mutation. CONCLUSION The c.546dupA (p.L183fs) mutation of PDGFC has not been previously reported and was not found in human genome databases. We speculate that the c.546dupA mutation of the PDGFC gene, identified in the Iranian patient, may be responsible for the phenotype of non-syndromic CL/CP (ns-CL/CP). Further studies are warranted to explore the specific pathogenesis of the PDGFC mutation in ns-CL/CP.
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- Maryam Rahnama
- Department of Applied cell sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran; Genetic Foundation of Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Genetic Foundation of Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Genetic Foundation of Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Liang X, He Q, Jiao Y, Yang H, Huang W, Liu K, Lin H, Xu L, Hou Y, Ding Y, Zhang Y, Huang H, Zhao H. Identification of rare variants in PTCH2 associated with non-syndromic orofacial clefts. Gene 2024; 907:148280. [PMID: 38360123 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148280] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Orofacial clefts (OFCs) represent the most prevalent congenital craniofacial anomalies, significantly impacting patients' appearance, oral function, and psychological well-being. Among these, non-syndromic OFCs (NSOFCs) are the most predominant type, with the etiology attributed to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Rare variants of key genes involved in craniofacial development-related signaling pathway are crucial in the occurrence of NSOFCs, and our recent studies have identified PTCH1, a receptor-coding gene in the Hedgehog signaling pathway, as a causative gene for NSOFCs. However, the role of PTCH2, the paralog of PTCH1, in pathogenesis of NSOFCs remains unclear. Here, we perform whole-exome sequencing to explore the genetic basis of 144 sporadic NSOFC patients. We identify five heterozygous variants of PTCH2 in four patients: p.L104P, p.A131G, p.R557H, p.I927S, and p.V978D, with the latter two co-occurring in a single patient. These variants, all proven to be rare through multiple genomic databases, with p.I927S and p.V978D being novel variants and previously unreported. Sequence alignment suggests that these affected amino acids are evolutionarily conserved across vertebrates. Utilizing predictive structural modeling tools such as AlphaFold and SWISS-MODEL, we propose that these variants may disrupt the protein's structure and function. In summary, our findings suggest that PTCH2 may be a novel candidate gene predicted to be associated with NSOFCs, thereby broadening the spectrum of causative genes implicated in the craniofacial anomalies.
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- Xuqin Liang
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China; Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial High-level Clinical Key Specialty, Guangdong Province Engineering Research Center of Oral Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Center, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen Peking University-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China; Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, PR China.
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- Department of Nephrology, Xi'an Children's Hospital, The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China; Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China.
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Vibert F, Schmidt G, Löffler K, Gasiorek-Wiens A, Henrich W, Verlohren S. Accuracy of prenatal detection of facial clefts and relation between facial clefts, additional malformations and chromosomal abnormalities: a large referral-center cohort. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:1971-1980. [PMID: 37326856 PMCID: PMC11018668 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07084-8] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Facial clefts belong to the most common congenital malformations and their prenatal diagnosis is a constant challenge. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in correctly classifying facial clefts. Furthermore, we aimed to specify the distribution of the type of clefts and underlying genetic conditions. METHODS All fetuses seen with suspected facial cleft in the Department of Obstetrics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin during a period of 23 years (1999-2022) were included in this retrospective study. Clefts were classified according to the classification of Nyberg. All additional prenatal findings were assessed and correlated with the outcome. The accuracy of prenatal diagnosis was assessed. RESULTS 292 patients were included in the study. The most common type of clefts were unilateral cleft lip and palate (CL-P) (53.6%) and bilateral CL-P (30.6%), followed by CL (8.1%), CP (5.1%) and median CL-P (2.6%). The overall pre- and postnatal concordance rate corresponding to a correct prenatal diagnosis was high, 88.9%, ranging from 73.7% (CL) to 93.7% (unilateral CL-P). Most of the median clefts (95.2%) and CP (93.3%) were associated with other sonographic abnormalities, as well as 52.2% of bilateral CL-P. Chromosomal abnormalities, mostly trisomy 13 and trisomy 18, were observed in in the median CL-P (47.6%), bilateral CL-P (31.1%) and CP (26.7%) groups, in contrast to the CL (9.1%) and unilateral CL-P (12.9%) groups. It was exceptional to have a chromosomal abnormality without additional malformations (4.8%). The mortality rate including one late miscarriage, 5 IUFD's, 74 TOPs and 6 palliative cares at birth was 29.8%, particularly high for median clefts (90.5%). CONCLUSION Prenatal ultrasound exhibited a high accuracy to assess the type of facial clefts with an average rate of 88.9% (73.7%-93.7%) and a concordance rate of up to 93.7%, depending on the type of cleft. The search for additional malformations as well as clarifying underlying genetic conditions is essential. This allows for a targeted counseling of the parents and to best prepare for postnatal care, including surgery by the maxillofacial team.
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- Florence Vibert
- Department of Obstetrics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Charité-Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Charité-Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Charité-Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Charité-Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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Papingi D, Bierhals T, Volk AE, Kutsche M, Paul K, Herget T. A novel TTC26 variant in a patient with hexadactyly, pituitary stalk interruption, hepatopathy, nephropathy, and bilateral lip-palate cleft: A case report and expansion of the phenotype. Am J Med Genet A 2024; 194:e63515. [PMID: 38135897 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.63515] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Biallelic pathogenic variants in the TTC26 gene are known to cause BRENS (biliary, renal, neurological, skeletal) syndrome, an ultra-rare autosomal recessive condition with only few patients published to date. BRENS syndrome is characterized by hexadactyly, severe neonatal cholestasis, and involvement of the brain, heart, and kidney, however the full phenotypic and genotypic spectrum is unknown. Here, we report on a previously undescribed homozygous intronic TTC26 variant (c.1006-5 T > C) in a patient showing some of the known TTC26-associated features like hexadactyly, hypopituitarism, hepatopathy, nephropathy, and congenital heart defect. Moreover, he presented with a suspected unilateral hearing loss and bilateral cleft lip-palate. The variant is considered to affect correct splicing by the loss of the canonical acceptor splice site and activation of a cryptic acceptor splice site. Hereby, our patient represents one additional patient with BRENS syndrome carrying a previously unreported TTC26 variant. Furthermore, we confirm the involvement of the pituitary gland to be a common clinical feature of the syndrome and broaden the clinical spectrum of TTC26 ciliopathy to include facial clefts and a probable hearing involvement.
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- Dzhoy Papingi
- Institute of Human Genetics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Dube G, Agrawal D, Dube P. Rare Association of Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum (AFA) with Cleft Palate - Case Report. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2024; 61:723-725. [PMID: 36343943 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221135281] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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The aim of this article is to discuss about rare representation of ankyloblepharon (an established chromosomal anomaly with aberration of p53 inherited as an autosomal dominant trait) with cleft of palate without any other feature of ectodermal dysplasia. The need to surgically address ankyloblepharon in order to avoid complications is also discussed.
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- Gunjan Dube
- Dube Surgical and Dental Hospital, Jabalpur, India
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- Dube Surgical and Dental Hospital, Jabalpur, India
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Soğukpınar M, Utine GE, Boduroğlu K, Şimşek-Kiper PÖ. A spectrum of TP63-related disorders with eight affected individuals in five unrelated families. Eur J Med Genet 2024; 68:104911. [PMID: 38281558 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2024.104911] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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TP63-related disdorders broadly involve varying combinations of ectodermal dysplasia (sparse hair, hypohydrosis, tooth abnormalities, nail dysplasia), cleft lip/palate, acromelic malformation, split-hand/foot malformation/syndactyly, ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum, lacrimal duct obstruction, hypopigmentation, and hypoplastic breasts and/or nipples. TP63-related disorders are associated with heterozygous pathogenic variants in TP63 and include seven overlapping phenotypes; Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate syndrome (AEC), Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip/palate syndrome 3 (EEC3), Limb-mammary syndrome (LMS), Acro-dermo-ungual-lacrimal-tooth syndrome (ADULT), Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome (RHS), Split-hand/foot malformation 4 (SHFM4), and Orofacial cleft 8. We report on five unrelated families with 8 affected individuals in which the probands presented with varying combinations of ectodermal dysplasia, cleft lip/palate, split-hand/foot malformation, lacrimal duct obstruction, and ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum. The clinical diagnosis involved AEC syndrome (2 patients), EEC3 syndrome (2 patients), and a yet hitherto unclassified TP63-related disorder. Sanger sequence analysis of the TP63 gene was performed revealing five different variants among which four were novel and three were de novo. The identificated TP63 variants co-segregated with the other affected individuals in the families. The abnormalities of ectoderm derived structures including hair, nails, sweat glands, and teeth should alert the physician to the possibility of TP63-related disorders particularly in the presence of orofacial clefting.
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- Merve Soğukpınar
- Department of Pediatric Genetics, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Genetics, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Genetics, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Li YY, Tse WT, Kong CW, Wong NKL, Leung TY, Choy KW, To WWK, Cao Y. Prenatal Diagnosis and Pregnancy Outcomes of Fetuses With Orofacial Cleft: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Two Centres in Hong Kong. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2024; 61:391-399. [PMID: 36128746 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221128436] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the local incidence of orofacial cleft (OFC) encountered in fetal morphology scan and prenatal diagnosis, genetic etiology of fetuses with or without other structural abnormalities, and their pregnancy outcomes. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Two maternal fetal medicine units, tertiary hospitals, Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS All pregnant women with antenatal diagnosis of fetal OFC between January 2016 and December 2020 (N = 66). RESULTS OFC has an incidence of 0.13% among pregnancies in Hong Kong and 28.8% (19/66) were syndromic cleft that exhibited other fetal structural anomalies. There were 55 cases (84.6%) who opted for invasive prenatal diagnostic testing. Genetic defects were identified in 25.8% (17/66) of this cohort, including 14 pathogenic variants. The detection rate in the syndromic cases is 68.4% (13/19) which was significantly higher than 8.5% (4/47) among non-syndromic cases. Aneuploidies would be the most common cause, accounting for 9.1% (6/66). Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) provided an incremental diagnostic yield of 6.1% compared to conventional karyotyping. A total of 29 live births including 3 cases of a variant of uncertain significance and 26 cases without genetic abnormalities detected have continued pregnancy to birth. There were 87.5% (21/24) without detectable pathogenic genetic abnormality reported good long-term outcomes. The chance of OFC fetuses having a good long-term outcome was significantly higher if no genomic variant was detected (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Invasive prenatal tests with CMA should be offered to pregnancies with OFC regardless of the type. It has provided incremental diagnostic yield over conventional karyotyping and helped in prenatal and genetic counseling. A negative result in non-syndromic OFC favors couples to keep the pregnancy.
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- Yan Yu Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Bangun K, Kreshanti P, Tania V, Ariani Aswin Y, Menna C, Aurino L. Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate in Ring Chromosome 7 Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Clinical Characteristics. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2024; 61:527-533. [PMID: 36624583 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221149243] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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This report presents a case of ring chromosome 7 syndrome with bilateral cleft lip and palate. A four-year-old boy presented with bilateral cleft lip and palate, microcephaly, clenched toes, cafe-au-lait spots, a history of epilepsy, and severe intellectual disability. Genetic karyotyping revealed 46 XY r(7) (p22q36). His cheiloplasty and delayed palatoplasty were successful. A review of 22 previous r(7) patients revealed that 22.7% had cleft lip and/or palate. This case demonstrates the importance of a multidisciplinary evaluation for cleft patients, particularly those with syndromic features and global developmental delay.
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- Kristaninta Bangun
- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Human Genetic Research Cluster - Indonesia Medical Education and Research Institute, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Truong BT, Shull LC, Zepeda BJ, Lencer E, Artinger KB. Human split hand/foot variants are not as functional as wildtype human PRDM1 in the rescue of craniofacial defects. Birth Defects Res 2024; 116:e2327. [PMID: 38456586 PMCID: PMC10949536 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.2327] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Split hand/foot malformation (SHFM) is a congenital limb disorder presenting with limb anomalies, such as missing, hypoplastic, or fused digits, and often craniofacial defects, including a cleft lip/palate, microdontia, micrognathia, or maxillary hypoplasia. We previously identified three novel variants in the transcription factor, PRDM1, that are associated with SHFM phenotypes. One individual also presented with a high arch palate. Studies in vertebrates indicate that PRDM1 is important for development of the skull; however, prior to our study, human variants in PRDM1 had not been associated with craniofacial anomalies. METHODS Using transient mRNA overexpression assays in prdm1a-/- mutant zebrafish, we tested whether the PRDM1 SHFM variants were functional and could lead to a rescue of the craniofacial defects observed in prdm1a-/- mutants. We also mined previously published CUT&RUN and RNA-seq datasets that sorted EGFP-positive cells from a Tg(Mmu:Prx1-EGFP) transgenic line that labels the pectoral fin, pharyngeal arches, and dorsal part of the head to examine Prdm1a binding and the effect of Prdm1a loss on craniofacial genes. RESULTS The prdm1a-/- mutants exhibit craniofacial defects including a hypoplastic neurocranium, a loss of posterior ceratobranchial arches, a shorter palatoquadrate, and an inverted ceratohyal. Injection of wildtype (WT) hPRDM1 in prdm1a-/- mutants partially rescues the palatoquadrate phenotype. However, injection of each of the three SHFM variants fails to rescue this skeletal defect. Loss of prdm1a leads to a decreased expression of important craniofacial genes by RNA-seq, including emilin3a, confirmed by hybridization chain reaction expression. Other genes including dlx5a/dlx6a, hand2, sox9b, col2a1a, and hoxb genes are also reduced. Validation by real-time quantitative PCR in the anterior half of zebrafish embryos failed to confirm the expression changes suggesting that the differences are enriched in prx1 expressing cells. CONCLUSION These data suggest that the three SHFM variants are likely not functional and may be associated with the craniofacial defects observed in the humans. Finally, they demonstrate how Prdm1a can directly bind and regulate genes involved in craniofacial development.
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- Brittany T Truong
- Human Medical Genetics & Genomics Graduate Program, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Department of Craniofacial Development, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Craniofacial Development, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Biology Department, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Craniofacial Development, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Lara LDS, Coletta RD, Assis Machado R, Querino Rocha de Oliveira L, Martelli Júnior H, de Almeida Reis SR, Scariot R, Evaristo Ricci Volpato L. Exploring the role of the WNT5A rs566926 polymorphism and its interactions in non-syndromic orofacial cleft: a multicenter study in Brazil. J Appl Oral Sci 2024; 32:e20230353. [PMID: 38359266 PMCID: PMC11018296 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0353] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Associations between the WNT5A rs566926 variant and non-syndromic orofacial cleft (NSOC) have been reported in different populations. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the role of the rs566926 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in WNT5A and its interactions with SNPs in BMP4, FGFR1, GREM1, MMP2, and WNT3 in the occurrence of NSOC in a Brazilian population. METHODOLOGY A case-control genetic association study was carried out involving participants from four regions of Brazil, totaling 801 patients with non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL±P), 273 patients with cleft palate only (NSCPO), and 881 health volunteers without any congenital condition (control). Applying TaqMan allelic discrimination assays, we evaluated WNT5A rs566926 in an ancestry-structured multiple logistic regression analysis, considering sex and genomic ancestry as covariates. Interactions between rs566926 and variants in genes involved in the WNT5A signaling pathway (BMP4, FGFR1, GREM1, MMP2, and WNT3) were also explored. RESULTS WNT5A rs566926 was significantly associated with an increased risk of NSCL±P, particularly due to a strong association with non-syndromic cleft lip only (NSCLO), in which the C allele increased the risk by 32% (OR: 1.32, 95% CI: 1.04-1.67, p=0.01). According to the proportions of European and African genomic ancestry, the association of rs566926 reached significant levels only in patients with European ancestry. Multiple interactions were detected between WNT5A rs566926 and BMP4 rs2071047, GREM1 rs16969681 and rs16969862, and FGFR1 rs7829058. CONCLUSION The WNT5A rs566926 polymorphism was associated with NSCL±P, particularly in individuals with NSCLO and high European ancestry. Epistatic interactions involving WNT5A rs566926 and variants in BMP4, GREM1, and FGFR1 may contribute to the risk of NSCL±P in the Brazilian population.
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- Lorraynne Dos Santos Lara
- Universidade de Cuiabá, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Odontológicas Integradas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Cuiabá, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Departamento de Diagnóstico Oral e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Buco-Dental, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Buco-Dental, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Buco-Dental, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Departamento de Odontologia, Clínica de Estomatologia, Montes Claros, MG, Brasil, e
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- Universidade Federal do Paraná, setor de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Estomatologia, Disciplina de Cirurgia Bucomaxilofacial, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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- Universidade de Cuiabá, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Odontológicas Integradas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Cuiabá, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil
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Alayyash A, Alam MK, Rashid ME, Mathew A, Di Blasio M, Ronsivalle V, Cicciù M, Minervini G. Prenatal incidence of cleft lip/palate and cocaine abuse in parents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:185. [PMID: 38317147 PMCID: PMC10840297 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03884-9] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The study aimed to investigate the association between maternal cocaine abuse during pregnancy and the prevalence of cleft lip/palate (CL/P) in offspring, synthesizing existing evidence through a systematic review and meta-analysis. CL/P is a congenital craniofacial anomaly with complex etiology, and prior research has suggested potential links between maternal cocaine use and CL/P. However, these associations remain inconclusive. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies published up to the study's cutoff date in September 2021. Several databases were systematically searched using predefined search terms. Inclusion criteria were set to encompass studies reporting on the prevalence of CL/P in infants born to mothers with a history of cocaine use during pregnancy, with a comparison group of non-cocaine-using mothers. Data were extracted, and a meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to calculate pooled odds ratios (OR) and relative risks (RR) with their respective 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS The review included data from 4 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The combined OR from two studies was 0.05 (95% CI: 0.00, 4.41), which does not suggest a statistically significant association between prenatal cocaine exposure and the incidence of CL/P due to the confidence interval crossing the null value. Additionally, the combined RR was 0.17 (95% CI: 0.04, 0.66), indicating a statistically significant decrease in the risk of CL/P associated with prenatal cocaine exposure. These results, with an OR that is not statistically significant and an RR suggesting decreased risk, should be interpreted with caution due to considerable heterogeneity and variability among the included studies' findings. Further research is needed to clarify these associations. CONCLUSION The findings from this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that maternal cocaine use during pregnancy is not a statistically significant independent risk factor for the development of CL/P in offspring. These results underscore the multifactorial nature of CL/P etiology and emphasize the importance of considering other genetic, environmental, and nutritional factors in understanding the condition's origins. While the study provides important insights, limitations such as data heterogeneity and potential confounders should be acknowledged. Future research should adopt rigorous study designs and explore a broader range of potential risk factors to comprehensively elucidate CL/P development.
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- Afnan Alayyash
- Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72345, Saudi Arabia
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- Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72345, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Dental Research Cell, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, 600077, India.
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Oral Basic and Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah, Al Munawara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Science Department, Center of Medical and Bioallied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
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- University Center of Dentistry, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126, Parma, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Catania University, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Catania University, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138, Naples, Italy
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Nishi E, Yanagi K, Kaname T, Okamoto N. Clinical details of individuals with Rauch-Steindl syndrome due to NSD2 truncating variants. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2024; 12:e2396. [PMID: 38353053 PMCID: PMC10865147 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.2396] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Rauch-Steindl syndrome (RAUST) is a very rare genetic syndrome caused by a pathogenic variant in NSD2 on chromosome 4p16.3. Although NSD2 was previously thought to be the major gene in Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS), a contiguous gene syndrome of chromosome 4p16.3 deletion, RAUST has been found to present different facial and clinical features from WHS. In this study, we report the details of two newly diagnosed individuals with RAUST in order to better understand the molecular and clinical features of RAUST. METHODS Whole-genome sequencing was performed on two individuals with psychomotor delay and growth failure. Detailed clinical evaluation of growth parameters, craniofacial features, electroencephalogram (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging of the brain, and developmental assessment were performed. RESULTS Both individuals had de novo truncating variants in NSD2. One had a novel variant (c.2470C>T, p.Arg824*), and the other had a recurrent variant (c.4028del, p.Pro1343Glnfs*49). Both exhibited characteristic RAUST facial features, growth failure, and mild psychomotor delay. A novel finding of RAUST was seen in individual 2, a Chiari malformation type 1, and both showed delayed bone age. They lacked common WHS features such as congenital heart defects, cleft lip/palate, and seizures (EEG with abnormal findings). CONCLUSION We present a novel variant and clinical presentations of RAUST, expand the molecular and clinical diversity of RAUST, and improve our understanding of this rare syndrome, which is distinct from WHS. Further researches are needed on more RAUST cases and on functional analysis of NSD2.
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- Eriko Nishi
- Department of Medical GeneticsOsaka Women's and Children's HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Genome MedicineNational Center for Child Health and DevelopmentTokyoJapan
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- Department of Genome MedicineNational Center for Child Health and DevelopmentTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical GeneticsOsaka Women's and Children's HospitalOsakaJapan
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Huang W, Zhang S, Lin J, Ding Y, Jiang N, Zhang J, Zhao H, Chen F. Rare loss-of-function variants in FLNB cause non-syndromic orofacial clefts. J Genet Genomics 2024; 51:222-229. [PMID: 37003352 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgg.2023.03.012] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are the most common congenital craniofacial disorders, of which the etiology is closely related to rare coding variants. Filamin B (FLNB) is an actin-binding protein implicated in bone formation. FLNB mutations have been identified in several types of syndromic OFCs and previous studies suggest a role of FLNB in the onset of non-syndromic OFCs (NSOFCs). Here, we report two rare heterozygous variants (p.P441T and p.G565R) in FLNB in two unrelated hereditary families with NSOFCs. Bioinformatics analysis suggests that both variants may disrupt the function of FLNB. In mammalian cells, p.P441T and p.G565R variants are less potent to induce cell stretches than wild type FLNB, suggesting that they are loss-of-function mutations. Immunohistochemistry analysis demonstrates that FLNB is abundantly expressed during palatal development. Importantly, Flnb-/- embryos display cleft palates and previously defined skeletal defects. Taken together, our findings reveal that FLNB is required for development of palates in mice and FLNB is a bona fide causal gene for NSOFCs in humans.
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- Wenbin Huang
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China; Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710004, China; Guangdong Provincial High-level Clinical Key Specialty, Guangdong Province Engineering Research Center of Oral Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Center, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen Peking University-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, China
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- National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Digital Stomatology, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, 100101, China; Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710004, China.
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- National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Digital Stomatology, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, 100101, China; Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China.
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Hizem S, Maamouri R, Zaouak A, Rejeb I, Karoui S, Sebai M, Jilani H, Elaribi Y, Fenniche S, Cheour M, Bilan F, Ben Jemaa L. Absent meibomian glands and cone dystrophy in ADULT syndrome: identification by whole exome sequencing of pathogenic variants in two causal genes TP63 and CNGB3. Ophthalmic Genet 2024; 45:84-94. [PMID: 37158316 DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2023.2206891] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ectrodactyly is a rare congenital limb malformation characterized by a deep median cleft of the hand and/or foot due to the absence of central rays. It could be isolated or depicts a part of diverse syndromic forms. Heterozygous pathogenic variants in the TP63 gene are responsible for at least four rare syndromic human disorders associated with ectrodactyly. Among them, ADULT (Acro-Dermato-Ungual-Lacrimal-Tooth) syndrome is characterized by ectodermal dysplasia, excessive freckling, nail dysplasia, and lacrimal duct obstruction, in addition to ectrodactyly and/or syndactyly. Ophthalmic findings are very common in TP63-related disorders, consisting mainly of lacrimal duct hypoplasia. Absent meibomian glands have also been well documented in EEC3 (Ectrodactyly Ectodermal dysplasia Cleft lip/palate) syndrome but not in ADULT syndrome. METHODS We report a case of syndromic ectrodactyly consistent with ADULT syndrome, with an additional ophthalmic manifestation of agenesis of meibomian glands. The proband, as well as her elder sister, presented with congenital cone dystrophy.The molecular investigation was performed in the proband using Whole Exome Sequencing. Family segregation of the identified variants was confirmed by Sanger sequencing. RESULTS Two clinically relevant variants were found in the proband: the novel de novo heterozygous missense c.931A > G (p.Ser311Gly) in the TP63 gene classified as pathogenic, and the homozygous nonsense pathogenic c.1810C > T (p.Arg604Ter) in the CNGB3 gene. The same homozygous CNGB3 variation was also found in the sister, explaining the cone dystrophy in both cases. CONCLUSIONS Whole Exome Sequencing allowed dual molecular diagnoses: de novo TP63-related syndromic ectrodactyly and familial CNGB3-related congenital cone dystrophy.
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- Syrine Hizem
- Department of congenital and hereditary diseases, Mongi Slim hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
- Human genetics laboratory, LR99ES10- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Habib Thameur hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of Dermatology, Genodermatosis and Cancers Laboratory LR12SP03, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of congenital and hereditary diseases, Mongi Slim hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
- Maternal and Child health laboratory, LR22SP01- Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of congenital and hereditary diseases, Mongi Slim hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Maternal and Child health laboratory, LR22SP01- Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of congenital and hereditary diseases, Mongi Slim hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
- Human genetics laboratory, LR99ES10- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of congenital and hereditary diseases, Mongi Slim hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of congenital and hereditary diseases, Mongi Slim hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of Dermatology, Genodermatosis and Cancers Laboratory LR12SP03, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Habib Thameur hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génétique, Service de Génétique, CHU Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of congenital and hereditary diseases, Mongi Slim hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Maternal and Child health laboratory, LR22SP01- Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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Ulschmid CM, Sun MR, Jabbarpour CR, Steward AC, Rivera-González KS, Cao J, Martin AA, Barnes M, Wicklund L, Madrid A, Papale LA, Joseph DB, Vezina CM, Alisch RS, Lipinski RJ. Disruption of DNA methylation-mediated cranial neural crest proliferation and differentiation causes orofacial clefts in mice. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2317668121. [PMID: 38194455 PMCID: PMC10801837 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2317668121] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Orofacial clefts of the lip and palate are widely recognized to result from complex gene-environment interactions, but inadequate understanding of environmental risk factors has stymied development of prevention strategies. We interrogated the role of DNA methylation, an environmentally malleable epigenetic mechanism, in orofacial development. Expression of the key DNA methyltransferase enzyme DNMT1 was detected throughout palate morphogenesis in the epithelium and underlying cranial neural crest cell (cNCC) mesenchyme, a highly proliferative multipotent stem cell population that forms orofacial connective tissue. Genetic and pharmacologic manipulations of DNMT activity were then applied to define the tissue- and timing-dependent requirement of DNA methylation in orofacial development. cNCC-specific Dnmt1 inactivation targeting initial palate outgrowth resulted in OFCs, while later targeting during palatal shelf elevation and elongation did not. Conditional Dnmt1 deletion reduced cNCC proliferation and subsequent differentiation trajectory, resulting in attenuated outgrowth of the palatal shelves and altered development of cNCC-derived skeletal elements. Finally, we found that the cellular mechanisms of cleft pathogenesis observed in vivo can be recapitulated by pharmacologically reducing DNA methylation in multipotent cNCCs cultured in vitro. These findings demonstrate that DNA methylation is a crucial epigenetic regulator of cNCC biology, define a critical period of development in which its disruption directly causes OFCs, and provide opportunities to identify environmental influences that contribute to OFC risk.
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- Caden M. Ulschmid
- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
- Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Training Program, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
- Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Training Program, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
- Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Training Program, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI53706
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Wu C, Liu H, Zhan Z, Zhang X, Zhang M, You J, Ma J. Unveiling dysregulated lncRNAs and networks in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate pathogenesis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1047. [PMID: 38200098 PMCID: PMC10781966 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51747-8] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) is a common congenital facial malformation with a complex, incompletely understood origin. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as pivotal regulators of gene expression, potentially shedding light on NSCL/P's etiology. This study aimed to identify critical lncRNAs and construct regulatory networks to unveil NSCL/P's underlying molecular mechanisms. Integrating gene expression profiles from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, we pinpointed 30 dysregulated NSCL/P-associated lncRNAs. Subsequent analyses enabled the creation of competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks, lncRNA-RNA binding protein (RBP) interaction networks, and lncRNA cis and trans regulation networks. RT-qPCR was used to examine the regulatory networks of lncRNA in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, protein levels of lncRNA target genes were validated in human NSCL/P tissue samples and murine palatal shelves. Consequently, two lncRNAs and three mRNAs: FENDRR (log2FC = - 0.671, P = 0.040), TPT1-AS1 (log2FC = 0.854, P = 0.003), EIF3H (log2FC = - 1.081, P = 0.041), RBBP6 (log2FC = 0.914, P = 0.037), and SRSF1 (log2FC = 0.763, P = 0.026) emerged as potential contributors to NSCL/P pathogenesis. Functional enrichment analyses illuminated the biological functions and pathways associated with these lncRNA-related networks in NSCL/P. In summary, this study comprehensively delineates the dysregulated transcriptional landscape, identifies associated lncRNAs, and reveals pivotal sub-networks relevant to NSCL/P development, aiding our understanding of its molecular progression and setting the stage for further exploration of lncRNA and mRNA regulation in NSCL/P.
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- Caihong Wu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Stomatological Hospital affiliated Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Wilderman A, D'haene E, Baetens M, Yankee TN, Winchester EW, Glidden N, Roets E, Van Dorpe J, Janssens S, Miller DE, Galey M, Brown KM, Stottmann RW, Vergult S, Weaver KN, Brugmann SA, Cox TC, Cotney J. A distant global control region is essential for normal expression of anterior HOXA genes during mouse and human craniofacial development. Nat Commun 2024; 15:136. [PMID: 38167838 PMCID: PMC10762089 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44506-2] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Craniofacial abnormalities account for approximately one third of birth defects. The regulatory programs that build the face require precisely controlled spatiotemporal gene expression, achieved through tissue-specific enhancers. Clusters of coactivated enhancers and their target genes, known as superenhancers, are important in determining cell identity but have been largely unexplored in development. In this study we identified superenhancer regions unique to human embryonic craniofacial tissue. To demonstrate the importance of such regions in craniofacial development and disease, we focused on an ~600 kb noncoding region located between NPVF and NFE2L3. We identified long range interactions with this region in both human and mouse embryonic craniofacial tissue with the anterior portion of the HOXA gene cluster. Mice lacking this superenhancer exhibit perinatal lethality, and present with highly penetrant skull defects and orofacial clefts phenocopying Hoxa2-/- mice. Moreover, we identified two cases of de novo copy number changes of the superenhancer in humans both with severe craniofacial abnormalities. This evidence suggests we have identified a critical noncoding locus control region that specifically regulates anterior HOXA genes and copy number changes are pathogenic in human patients.
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Graduate Program UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA
- University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Women's Clinic, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pathology, Ghent University, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine, University of Washington, Washington, WA, USA
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
- Brotman Baty Institute of Precision Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine, University of Washington, Washington, WA, USA
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Division of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Division of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Human Genetics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.
- Institute for Systems Genomics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
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Ma Y, Liu H, Shi L. Progress of epigenetic modification of SATB2 gene in the pathogenesis of non-syndromic cleft lip and palate. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:72-76. [PMID: 37852859 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.09.113] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate (NSCLP) is one of the most common congenital craniofacial malformations. However, there is no enough knowledge about its mechanism, even through many relevant studies verify that cleft lip and palate is caused by interactions between environmental and genetic factors. SATB2 gene is one of the most common candidate genes of NSCLP, and the development of epigenetics provides a new direction on pathogenesis of cleft lip and palate. This review summarizes SATB2 gene in the pathogenesis of non-syndromic cleft lip and palate, expecting to provide strategies to prevent and treat cleft and palate in the future.
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- Yang Ma
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Meizhou Clinical Institute of Shantou University Medical College, No 63 Huangtang Road, Meizhou, 514031, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Meizhou Clinical Institute of Shantou University Medical College, No 63 Huangtang Road, Meizhou, 514031, Guangdong, China; Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China.
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Sorrentino U, Fedrigo M, Calò AP, Perin M, Veronese P, Salviati L. ZFHX4 truncating variant and orofacial clefting. Am J Med Genet A 2024; 194:115-116. [PMID: 37434517 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.63353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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- Ugo Sorrentino
- Clinical Genetics Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Pathology and Pathological Anatomy Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Genetics Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Genetics Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Genetics Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Cui X, Zhu G, Han M, Li X, Lou S, Xing C, Xu S, Pan Y, Wang L. Genetic variants in BCL-2 family genes influence the risk of non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Birth Defects Res 2024; 116:e2288. [PMID: 38108593 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.2288] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The BCL-2 family is crucial for cell death regulation and is involved in development, tissue homeostasis, and immunity. This study aimed to investigate the association between genetic variants in BCL-2 family genes and non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) risk. METHODS A two-stage case-control study was conducted in this association study. Gene-based analysis using Multi-marker Analysis of GenoMic Annotation was performed in the first stage cohort, which included 565 cases and 1269 controls. A logistic regression model was employed to assess the effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on susceptibility to NSCL/P. Candidate SNPs were replicated by extra dbGaP case-parent trios. Haploreg, RegulomeDB, and UCSC Genome Browser were used to identify enhancer effects of promising SNPs. Bulk RNA sequencing data obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus was used to identify co-expressed genes. Single-cell RNA sequencing dataset was used to infer the cell population of the candidate gene. The "Monocle" package was used to analyze the pseudotime cell trajectories. RESULTS Rs3943258 located in the enhancer region was associated with the risk of NSCL/P (Pmeta = 5.66 × 10-04 ) and exhibited an eQTL effect for BCL2 (P = 3.96 × 10-02 ). Co-expression and pathway enrichment analysis revealed that genes related to Bcl2 were significantly enriched in the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, and Wnt signaling pathway. Five cell clusters were identified in single-cell RNA sequencing, and Bcl2 was mainly located in the mesenchyme. CONCLUSION The rs3943258 located within BCL2 was probably related to NSCL/P susceptibility.
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- Xing Cui
- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Lomeli C. S, Kristin B. A. Epigenetic regulation of craniofacial development and disease. Birth Defects Res 2024; 116:e2271. [PMID: 37964651 PMCID: PMC10872612 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.2271] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The formation of the craniofacial complex relies on proper neural crest development. The gene regulatory networks (GRNs) and signaling pathways orchestrating this process have been extensively studied. These GRNs and signaling cascades are tightly regulated as alterations to any stage of neural crest development can lead to common congenital birth defects, including multiple syndromes affecting facial morphology as well as nonsyndromic facial defects, such as cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Epigenetic factors add a hierarchy to the regulation of transcriptional networks and influence the spatiotemporal activation or repression of specific gene regulatory cascades; however less is known about their exact mechanisms in controlling precise gene regulation. AIMS In this review, we discuss the role of epigenetic factors during neural crest development, specifically during craniofacial development and how compromised activities of these regulators contribute to congenital defects that affect the craniofacial complex.
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- Shull Lomeli C.
- Department of Craniofacial Biology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Effendi S, Memon S, Khidri FF, Waryah AM. Association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene variant C677T and folate levels in non-syndromic cleft lip/palate among Sindhi, Pakistani population. J PAK MED ASSOC 2024; 74:145-148. [PMID: 38219184 DOI: 10.47391/jpma.9273] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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The object ives of this study were to determine the association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reduc tase (MTHFR) gene variant C67 7 T with non -syndromic cl eft lip/palate (NSCLP) in Pakistani population and compare the m aternal serum foli c acid levels in NSCLP-affected and healthy group. A c om parative cross sec ti onal study was conducted between 2017 and 2019 at Liaquat U niversity of Medi cal and Health Science s, Jamshoro. Sixty motherinfant dy ads were recruited (n=120), inc luding NSCLP-affected and healthy infants alo ng with t heir mother s. The MTHFR C677T vari ant exhibited si gnificant association with NSCLP in dominant and over-domi nant models. No differences in maternal serum folic acid levels were obse rved between both th e groups; however, the folic acid intake during pre-conception period was associated w ith decreased risk for NSC LP. Our stu dy suggested that MTHFR 677 CT genotype was related with decreased risk for NSCLP in Sindhi, Pakistani, population. Pre -conception folic acid may decrease the ri sk for ora l clefts.
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- Sadia Effendi
- Department of Anatomy, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Bilawal Medical College, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Medical Research Centre, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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Tulbah S, Alruwaili N, Alhashem A, Aljohany A, Alhadeq F, Brotons DCA, Alwadai A, Al-Hassnan ZN. Variable phenotype of a null PPP1R13L allele in children with dilated cardiomyopathy. Am J Med Genet A 2024; 194:59-63. [PMID: 37698259 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.63402] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Childhood-onset cardiomyopathy is a genetically heterogeneous group of conditions with several genes implicated. Recently, biallelic loss-of-function variants in PPP1R13L have been reported in association with a syndromic form of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). In addition, affected children manifest skin and hair abnormalities, cleft lip and palate (CLP), and eye findings. Here, we delineate the condition further by describing the phenotype associated with a homozygous frameshift variant (p.Arg330 ProfsTer76) in PPP1R13L detected in two sibships in a consanguineous family with six affected children. The index case had DCM and wooly hair, two of his siblings had DCM and CLP while three cousins had, in addition, glaucoma. Global developmental delay was observed in one child. All the children, except one, died during early childhood. Whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing did not reveal any other plausible variant. We provide further evidence that implicates PPP1R13L in a variable syndromic form of severe childhood-onset DCM and suggests expanding the spectrum of this condition to include glaucoma. Given the variability of the phenotype associated with PPP1R13-related DCM, a thorough evaluation of each case is highly recommended even in the presence of an apparently isolated DCM.
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- Sahar Tulbah
- Cardiovascular Genetics Program, Department of Translational Genomics, Center for Genomic Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Heart Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Medical Military City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Khalid University Hospital and College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiovascular Genetics Program, Department of Translational Genomics, Center for Genomic Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Heart Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Heart Failure and Transplant Program, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiovascular Genetics Program, Department of Translational Genomics, Center for Genomic Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Li YC, Li LR, Gao ZH, Yang YR, Wang QC, Zhang WY, Zhang LQ, Xu TS, Chen F. Mouse Models of Orofacial Clefts: SHH and TGF-β Pathways. Chin J Dent Res 2023; 26:209-226. [PMID: 38126367 DOI: 10.3290/j.cjdr.b4784053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Birth defects have always been one of the most important diseases in medical research as they affect the quality of the birth population. Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are common birth defects that place a huge burden on families and society. Early screening and prevention of OFCs can promote better natal and prenatal care and help to solve the problem of birth defects. OFCs are the result of genetic and environmental interactions; many genes are involved, but the current research has not clarified the specific pathogenesis. The mouse animal model is commonly used for research into OFCs; common methods of constructing OFC mouse models include transgenic, chemical induction, gene knockout, gene knock-in and conditional gene knockout models. Several main signal pathways are involved in the pathogenesis of OFCs, including the Sonic hedgehog (SHH) and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β pathways. The genes and proteins in each molecular pathway form a complex network to jointly regulate the formation and development of the lip and palate. When one or more genes, proteins or interactions is abnormal, OFCs will form. This paper summarises the mouse models of OFCs formed by different modelling methods, as well as the key pathogenic genes from the SHH and TGF-β pathways, to help to clarify the pathogenesis of OFCs and develop targets for early screening and prevention.
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Zhu X, Cao P, Zhu Y, Li J. [Analysis of a Chinese pedigree affected with van der Woude syndrome due to variant of IRF6 gene]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi 2023; 40:1517-1520. [PMID: 37994134 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn511374-20220927-00648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the genetic characteristics of a Chinese pedigree affected with van der Woude syndrome (VWS). METHODS A proband who had visited the Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School in May 2020 for "two previous pregnancies with cleft lip and palate" was selected as the study subject. Trio-whole exome sequencing (trio-WES) was carried out for the patient. Candidate variants were verified by Sanger sequencing of her pedigree members (8 individuals from four generations) and bioinformatic analysis. Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) was used to rule out copy number variations in the fetuses. RESULTS Trio-WES revealed that the proband and her father had both harbored a heterozygous c.742G>T (p.G248C) missense variant of the IRF6 gene, for which her mother was of the wild type. The variant was located in a region with important functions and has not been reported previously. Prediction with several software suggested that it is likely to have a significant impact on the protein structure/function and is highly correlated with the specific phenotypes in this pedigree. Sanger sequencing confirmed co-segregation of the genotypes and phenotypes in the pedigree. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), this variant was rated as likely pathogenic (PM1+PM2_Supporting+PP1+PP3+PP4). Based on the above results, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis was carried out for the proband, which has led to birth of a healthy offspring with normal results for both site testing and CMA. CONCLUSION The IRF6: c.742G>T (p.G248C) heterozygous variant probably underlay the VWS in this pedigree. Above finding has also enabled reproductive guidance for the proband.
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- Xiangyu Zhu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China.
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Bonasoni MP, Comitini G, Pati M, Bizzarri V, Barbieri V, Marinelli M, Caraffi SG, Zuntini R, Pollazzon M, Palicelli A, Garavelli L. Prenatal Array-CGH Detection of 3q26.32q26.33 Interstitial Deletion Encompassing the SOX2 Gene: Ultrasound, Pathological, and Cytogenetic Findings. Fetal Pediatr Pathol 2023; 42:979-989. [PMID: 37747279 DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2023.2261043] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Background: SOX2 disorders are associated with anophthalmia-esophageal-genital syndrome or microphthalmia, syndromic 3 (MCOPS3- # 206900). Case Report: We describe a third fetal case with a de novo 3q26.32q26.33 deletion extending for 4.31 Mb, detected in a 15-week fetus. After legal interruption of pregnancy, at autopsy, the fetus presented bilateral microphthalmia, right cleft lip and palate, bilateral cerebral ventriculomegaly and dilated third ventricle, microcystic left lung, and intestinal malrotation. Histologically, the left lung showed congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) type 2. Retinal dysplasia was found in both eyes. Discussion/Conclusion: The human SOX2 gene (OMIM #184429) is located on chromosome 3 at position q26.3-27 and encodes a transcription factor involved in the development of the central and peripheral nervous systems, retina, and lung. In our case, the combination of cerebral, retinal, and pulmonary anomalies, not previously described, are consistent with SOX2 haploinsufficiency due to chromosomal deletion.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Rich M, Schroeder B, Manning C, Abbott MA. Prenatal diagnosis of Hartsfield syndrome with a novel genetic variant. Prenat Diagn 2023; 43:1671-1673. [PMID: 38013637 DOI: 10.1002/pd.6472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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A G2P0, 24-year-old woman presented at 17 weeks 3 days gestation for a fetal anatomy scan. Ultrasound identified bilateral upper and lower extremity ectrodactyly, semilobar holoprosencephaly, midface hypoplasia, and cleft lip and palate. Amniocentesis for a chromosome microarray demonstrated no significant copy number changes. Whole exome sequencing was subsequently completed, which revealed a de novo, likely pathogenic variant in FGFR1, c.2044G>A (D682N), consistent with FGFR1-related Hartsfield syndrome. This case highlights the first presumed molecularly confirmed prenatal diagnosis of Hartsfield syndrome and identifies a new pathogenic variant.
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- Matthew Rich
- Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
- UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
- UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
- UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
- UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Lin Y, Shi J, Shi B, Jia Z. MMP16 as NSCL ± P Susceptible Gene in Western Han Chinese. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023; 60:1625-1631. [PMID: 36120833 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221125392] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The role of MMP16 in lip development is unclear. This study aimed to identify nonsyndromic cleft lip with or without palate (NSCL ± P) susceptible loci of MMP16 in western Han Chinese. DESIGN We performed targeted sequencing around MMP16 combined with a 2-phase association analysis on common variants. Phase 2 association analysis was performed with NSCL ± P specific subphenotypes (NSCL and NSCLP). Then we used rare variants burden analysis and genotyping, accompanied by motif analysis. SETTING This study was completed in a tertiary medical center. PATIENTS, PARTICIPANTS Phase 1 targeted sequencing included 159 patients with NSCL ± P and 542 normal controls; phase 2 included 1626 patients with NSCL ± P (1047 NSCL and 579 NSCLP) and 2255 normal controls. INTERVENTIONS Venous blood samples were collected from patients and used to extract DNA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES After Bonferroni correction, phase 1 significant threshold of p-value was 4.28 × 10-5 (0.05/1167 single nucleotide polymorphisms [SNPs]), and phase 2 was .00025 (0.05/200 SNPs). Burden analysis significant threshold p-value was .05. RESULTS Common variants phase 1 association analysis identified 11 statistically significant SNPs (lowest p = 1.90 × 10-9, odds ratio (OR) = 0.27, 95% CI: 0.17-0.44), phase 2 replication identified 16 SNPs in NSCL ± P (lowest p = 6.26 × 10-6, OR = 0.77, 95% CI: 0.69-0.86) and 9 in NSCL (lowest p = 8.44 × 10-5, OR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.66-0.87). Rare variants burden analysis showed no significant results, genotyping results showed they were maternally inherited. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified MMP16 susceptible SNPs in NSCL ± P and NSCL, emphasizing its potential role in lip development. Our study also highlighted the importance to perform association analysis with subphenotypes divided.
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- Yansong Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Cleft Lip and Palate, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Cleft Lip and Palate, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Cleft Lip and Palate, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Ghazali N, Rahman NA, Kannan TP, Ahmad A, Sulong S. Identification of copy neutral loss of heterozygosity on chromosomes 1p, 1q, and 6p among nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or without cleft palate with hypodontia. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:945. [PMID: 38031027 PMCID: PMC10685534 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03464-3] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) with or without hypodontia is a common developmental aberration in humans and animals. This study aimed to identify the loss of heterozygosity (LOH) involved in hypodontia and NSCL/P pathogenesis. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study that conducted genome-wide copy number analysis using CytoScan 750K array on salivary samples from Malay subjects with NSCL/P with or without hypodontia aged 7-13 years. To confirm the significant results, simple logistic regression was employed to conduct statistical data analysis using SPSS software. RESULTS The results indicated the most common recurrent copy neutral LOH (cnLOH) observed at 1p33-1p32.3, 1q32.2-1q42.13 and 6p12.1-6p11.1 loci in 8 (13%), 4 (7%), and 3 (5%) of the NSCL/P subjects, respectively. The cnLOHs at 1p33-1p32.3 (D1S197), 1q32.2-1q42.13 (D1S160), and 6p12.1-6p11.1 (D1S1661) were identified observed in NSCL/P and noncleft children using microsatellite analysis markers as a validation analysis. The regions affected by the cnLOHs at 1p33-1p32.3, 1q32.2-1q42.13, and 6p12.1-6p11.1 loci contained selected genes, namely FAF1, WNT3A and BMP5, respectively. There was a significant association between the D1S197 (1p33-32.3) markers containing the FAF1 gene among NSCL/P subjects with or without hypodontia compared with the noncleft subjects (p-value = 0.023). CONCLUSION The results supported the finding that the genetic aberration on 1p33-32.3 significantly contributed to the development of NSCL/P with or without hypodontia. These results have an exciting prospect in the promising field of individualized preventive oral health care.
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- Norliana Ghazali
- School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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- School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Human Genome Centre, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Bartalis K, Kálmán B, Kisely M. [Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting (EEC) syndrome]. Orv Hetil 2023; 164:1831-1837. [PMID: 37980600 DOI: 10.1556/650.2023.32913] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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The ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, but can also occur sporadically. It is characterized by the triad of ectrodactyly (absence of fingers), ectodermal dysplasia and cleft lip and palate along with variable involvement of other organs. Both the ectodermal and mesodermal tissues may be affected resulting in a spectrum of phenotypes. Early diagnosis and treatment signify a unique challenge for those involved in the clinical management, while enable counseling and preparation of parents for the tasks ahead of them. In our report, we describe the case of a patient with sporadic EEC syndrome. In addition to the presentation of the complex phenotype along with the medical interventions, we summarize the most important characteristics of the disease, the diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities as well as the clinical significance of the accurate genetic verification. Using whole exome sequencing, we identified in the 3q28 chromosomal region a pathogenic mutation within the TP63 gene previously linked to the EEC3 phenotypes. The knowledge of pathogenic mutation provides the means to prenatal diagnostics or in vitro fertilization methods that allows us to minimize the possibility of inheriting the syndrome in the patient's offspring. By presenting our case, we aim to draw attention to this rare and disabling disease that requires the high quality works of a multidisciplinary team capable of ensuring good quality of life for the patient. Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(46): 1831-1837.
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- Krisztina Bartalis
- 1 Vas Vármegyei Markusovszky Egyetemi Oktatókórház, Fül-Orr-Gégészeti és Fej-Nyaksebészeti Osztály Szombathely, Markusovszky u. 5., 9700 Magyarország
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- 2 Vas Vármegyei Markusovszky Egyetemi Oktatókórház, Molekuláris Orvoslás Szombathely Magyarország
- 3 Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Szentágothai Kutatóközpont, Laboratóriumi Medicina Intézet Pécs Magyarország
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- 1 Vas Vármegyei Markusovszky Egyetemi Oktatókórház, Fül-Orr-Gégészeti és Fej-Nyaksebészeti Osztály Szombathely, Markusovszky u. 5., 9700 Magyarország
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Sun B, Reynolds KS, Garland MA, McMahon M, Saha SK, Zhou CJ. Epigenetic implications in maternal diabetes and metabolic syndrome-associated risk of orofacial clefts. Birth Defects Res 2023; 115:1835-1850. [PMID: 37497595 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.2226] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are one of the most common types of structural birth defects. The etiologies are complicated, involving with genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. Studies have found that maternal diabetes and metabolic syndrome are associated with a higher risk of OFCs in offspring. Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of several disease risk factors, including hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, obesity, and hypertension. Metabolic disease during pregnancy can increase risk of adverse outcomes and significantly influence fetal development, including orofacial formation and fusion. An altered metabolic state may contribute to developmental disorders or congenital defects including OFCs, potentially through epigenetic modulations, such as histone modification, DNA methylation, and noncoding RNA expression to alter activities of critical morphogenetic signaling or related developmental genes. This review summarizes the currently available evidence and underlying mechanisms of how the maternal metabolic syndrome is associated with OFCs in mostly human and some animal studies. It may provide a better understanding of the interactions between intrauterine metabolic status and fetal orofacial development which might be applied toward prevention and treatments of OFCs.
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- Bo Sun
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine of Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine of Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine of Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine of Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine of Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine of Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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Luo F, Lu M, Zhao L, Zhou P. A neonatal case report of branchiooculofacial syndrome caused by a novel mutation in the TFAP2A gene and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34962. [PMID: 37932997 PMCID: PMC10627626 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034962] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Branchiooculofacial syndrome (BOFS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder with a diverse clinical phenotype. To summarise the clinical characteristics and genetic variations of neonatal-onset BOFS through a case study and literature review. PATIENT CONCERNS A preterm neonate with a very low birth weight, born at a gestational age of 29+3 weeks, exhibited cosmetic abnormalities at a postmenstrual age of 34+6 weeks, including microcleft lip, high arched palate, curved upper lip, low ear position, and ocular hypertelorism. Hence, a genetic test on peripheral blood was carried out. DIAGNOSES The genetic testing showed a heterozygous variant of c.724G > A (p.Glu242Lys) in the exon 4 region of the TFAP2A (transcription factor AP-2-α) gene in the short arm of chromosome 6. BOFS was confirmed based on clinical appearance and the genetic result. INTERVENTIONS The patient underwent solely cleft lip repair at the age of 6 months with no further intervention. OUTCOMES The infant shows normal growth and development at 1 year of age and subsequent follow-up. LESSONS The characteristic facial features, branchial skin defects, and ocular anomalies are the main clinical manifestations of BOFS with neonatal onset, but the diverse clinical phenotype and variable genetic variants pose certain challenges for clinical diagnosis.
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- Fangmei Luo
- Jinan University First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan University-affiliated Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Jinan University-affiliated Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Jinan University-affiliated Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Hong JW, Yu Y, Wang LS, Li Z, Zhang R, Wang Q, Ding Z, Zhang JP, Zhang MR, Xu LC. BMP4 Regulates EMT to be Involved in non-Syndromic Cleft lip With or Without Palate. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023; 60:1462-1473. [PMID: 35702016 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221105762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE In the previous study, we identified bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) responsible for non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P). We aimed to elucidate the effects and mechanisms of BMP4 on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) through Smad1 signaling pathway to be involved in NSCL/P. METHODS The human oral epidermoid carcinoma cells (KBs) were transfected with plasmids or small interfering RNA (siRNA) to build the models. The migration of the cells was evaluated by transwell assay. Western blotting and quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were used to detect the expressions of BMP4, E-cadherin, N-cadherin, EMT-related transcription factors snal1 and snal2, matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), MMP9, Smad1, and phosphorylated Smad1. RESULTS In the overexpression group, the migration number of cells was increased significantly. The protein expression of E-cadherin was decreased significantly, while the protein expression level of the N-cadherin was increased significantly. The protein and mRNA expressions of MMP2, MMP9, snal1, and snal2 were significantly higher. The expression level of Smad1 was not significantly changed, while the phosphorylation of Smad1 was significantly increased. In the BMP4-siRNA group, the migrating number cells was significantly decreased. The protein expression of E-cadherin was increased significantly, while the expression of N-cadherin was significantly decreased. The protein and mRNA expressions of MMP2, MMP9, snal1, and snal2 were significantly lower than that of the control group. The expressions of Smad1 and phosphorylation of Smad1 were not significantly changed. CONCLUSIONS BMP4 enhances cell migration and promotes cell EMT through Smad1 signaling pathway. Abnormal BMP4 mediates migration and EMT through other relevant signaling pathways resulting in NSCL/P. The study provides new insight into the mechanisms of NSCL/P associated with BMP4.n.
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- Jia-Wei Hong
- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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Zhu Y, Zhang Y, Dong J, Ruan W, Yang S, Huang P, Duan X. MSX1 involved selective tooth agenesis and abnormal labial frenum, pedigree, and retrospective study. Oral Dis 2023; 29:3168-3172. [PMID: 36478500 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14459] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Muscle segment homeobox gene 1 (MSX1) is widely expressed in craniofacial development and tooth formation. The aim of this study was to report a novel MSX1 mutation in a Chinese family with selective tooth agenesis and abnormal median maxillary labial frenum (MMLF). MATERIALS AND METHODS Mutation analysis was carried out by whole exome sequencing. The pMD18-T vector was used to verify the mutations. PubMed and Human Gene Mutation Database were searched to analyze the relationship between the mutations in MSX1 and related phenotypes. RESULTS A novel heterozygous mutation (c.75delG) in MSX1 was detected in the proband and her mother. They presented as oligodontia and lower attached hypertrophy median maxillary labial frenum. 60 MSX1 mutations from 39 reports did not declare malformed MMLF except our cases. Meanwhile, we found that the types and sites of MSX1 mutations may affect the selectivity of tooth agenesis and orofacial cleft. CONCLUSION This study suggests malformed MMLF as a new phenotype of MSX1 mutation and a specific relationship between MSX1 genotype and phenotype.
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- Yulong Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Department of Oral Biology, Clinic of Oral Rare Diseases and Genetic Diseases, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Department of Oral Biology, Clinic of Oral Rare Diseases and Genetic Diseases, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Department of Oral Biology, Clinic of Oral Rare Diseases and Genetic Diseases, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Department of Oral Biology, Clinic of Oral Rare Diseases and Genetic Diseases, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Department of Oral Biology, Clinic of Oral Rare Diseases and Genetic Diseases, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Department of Oral Biology, Clinic of Oral Rare Diseases and Genetic Diseases, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Pham LNG, Niimi T, Suzuki S, Nguyen MD, Nguyen LCH, Nguyen TD, Hoang KA, Nguyen DM, Sakuma C, Hayakawa T, Hiyori M, Natsume N, Furukawa H, Imura H, Akashi J, Ohta T, Natsume N. Association between IRF6, TP63, GREM1 Gene Polymorphisms and Non-Syndromic Orofacial Cleft Phenotypes in Vietnamese Population: A Case-Control and Family-Based Study. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1995. [PMID: 38002937 PMCID: PMC10671090 DOI: 10.3390/genes14111995] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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This study aims to identify potential variants in the TP63-IRF6 pathway and GREM1 for the etiology of non-syndromic orofacial cleft (NSOFC) among the Vietnamese population. By collecting 527 case-parent trios and 527 control samples, we conducted a stratified analysis based on different NSOFC phenotypes, using allelic, dominant, recessive and over-dominant models for case-control analyses, and family-based association tests for case-parent trios. Haplotype and linkage disequilibrium analyses were also conducted. IRF6 rs2235375 showed a significant association with an increased risk for non-syndromic cleft lip and palate (NSCLP) and cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) in the G allele, with pallele values of 0.0018 and 0.0003, respectively. Due to the recessive model (p = 0.0011) for the NSCL/P group, the reduced frequency of the GG genotype of rs2235375 was associated with a protective effect against NSCL/P. Additionally, offspring who inherited the G allele at rs2235375 had a 1.34-fold increased risk of NSCL/P compared to the C allele holders. IRF6 rs846810 and a G-G haplotype at rs2235375-rs846810 of IRF6 impacted NSCL/P, with p-values of 0.0015 and 0.0003, respectively. In conclusion, our study provided additional evidence for the association of IRF6 rs2235375 with NSCLP and NSCL/P. We also identified IRF6 rs846810 as a novel marker associated with NSCL/P, and haplotypes G-G and C-A at rs2235375-rs846810 of IRF6 associated with NSOFC.
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- Loc Nguyen Gia Pham
- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
- Odonto-Maxillo Facial Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City, 263-265 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 71000, Vietnam; (M.D.N.); (L.C.H.N.); (T.D.N.); (K.A.H.)
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
- Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan;
- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
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- Odonto-Maxillo Facial Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City, 263-265 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 71000, Vietnam; (M.D.N.); (L.C.H.N.); (T.D.N.); (K.A.H.)
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- Odonto-Maxillo Facial Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City, 263-265 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 71000, Vietnam; (M.D.N.); (L.C.H.N.); (T.D.N.); (K.A.H.)
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- Odonto-Maxillo Facial Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City, 263-265 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 71000, Vietnam; (M.D.N.); (L.C.H.N.); (T.D.N.); (K.A.H.)
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- Odonto-Maxillo Facial Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City, 263-265 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 71000, Vietnam; (M.D.N.); (L.C.H.N.); (T.D.N.); (K.A.H.)
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
- School of Odonto-Stomatology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
- Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan;
- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
- Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan;
- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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- Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan;
- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
- Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan;
- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
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- Advanced Research Promotion Center, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu 061-0293, Japan;
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- Division of Research and Treatment for Oral and Maxillofacial Congenital Anomalies, Aichi Gakuin University, 2–11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (L.N.G.P.); (T.N.); (S.S.); (D.M.N.); (C.S.); (N.N.); (H.I.)
- Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan;
- Division of Speech, Hearing, and Language, Aichi Gakuin Dental Hospital, 2-11 Suemori-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8651, Japan; (T.H.); (M.H.)
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Ali G, Sadia S, Ain-ul- Batool S, Azeem Z, Awan NB, Kazmi SAR, Ur- Rehman Z, Anjum Z, Ur- Rehman F, Wali A, Khan K, Zaman N, Ayub M, Sajid M, Hassan N. A Recurrent Nonsense Mutation in NECTIN4 Underlying Ectodermal Dysplasia-Syndactyly Syndrome with a Novel Phenotype in a Consanguineous Kashmiri Family. Genet Res (Camb) 2023; 2023:9999660. [PMID: 37829154 PMCID: PMC10567209 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9999660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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EDSS1, a syndrome characterized by ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly, is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner due to mutations in the NECTIN4/PVRL4 gene. Clinical manifestations of the syndrome include defective nail plate, sparse to absent scalp and body hair, spaced teeth with enamel hypoplasia, and bilateral cutaneous syndactyly in the fingers and toes. Here, we report a consanguineous family of Kashmiri origin presenting features of EDSS1. Using whole exome sequencing, we found a recurrent nonsense mutation (NM_030916: c.181C > T, p.(Gln61 ∗)) in the NECTIN4 gene. The variant segregated perfectly with the disorder within the family. The candidate variant was absent in 50 in-house exomes pertaining to other disorders from the same population. In addition to the previously reported clinical phenotype, an upper lip cleft was found in one of the affected members as a novel phenotype that is not reported by previous studies in EDSS1 patients. Therefore, the study presented here, which was conducted on the Kashmiri population, is the first to document a NECTIN4 mutation associated with the upper lip cleft as a novel phenotype. This finding broadens the molecular and phenotypic spectrum of EDSS1.
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- Ghazanfar Ali
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Medical College, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Informatics, BUITEMS, 87100, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang Sub Campus of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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Curtis SW, Carlson JC, Beaty TH, Murray JC, Weinberg SM, Marazita ML, Cotney JL, Cutler DJ, Epstein MP, Leslie EJ. Rare variant modifier analysis identifies variants in SEC24D associated with orofacial cleft subtypes. Hum Genet 2023; 142:1531-1541. [PMID: 37676273 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-023-02596-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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As one of the most common structural birth defects, orofacial clefts (OFCs) have been studied for decades, and recent studies have demonstrated that there are genetic differences between the different phenotypic presentations of OFCs. However, the contribution of rare genetic variation genome-wide to different subtypes of OFCs has been understudied, with most studies focusing on common genetic variation or rare variation within targeted regions of the genome. Therefore, we used whole-genome sequencing data from the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program to conduct a gene-based burden analysis to test for genetic modifiers of cleft lip (CL) vs cleft lip and palate (CLP). We found that there was a significantly increased burden of rare variants in SEC24D in CL cases compared to CLP cases (p = 6.86 [Formula: see text] 10-7). Of the 15 variants within SEC24D, 53.3% were synonymous, but overlapped a known craniofacial enhancer. We then tested whether these variants could alter predicted transcription factor binding sites (TFBS), and found that the rare alleles destroyed binding sites for 9 transcription factors (TFs), including Pax1 (p = 0.0009), and created binding sites for 23 TFs, including Pax6 (p = 6.12 [Formula: see text] 10-5) and Pax9 (p = 0.0001), which are known to be involved in normal craniofacial development, suggesting a potential mechanism by which these synonymous variants could have a functional impact. Overall, this study indicates that rare genetic variation may contribute to the phenotypic heterogeneity of OFCs and suggests that regulatory variation may also contribute and warrant further investigation in future studies of genetic variants controlling risk to OFC.
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- Sarah W Curtis
- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15621, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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Diaz Perez KK, Chung S, Head ST, Epstein MP, Hecht JT, Wehby GL, Weinberg SM, Murray JC, Marazita ML, Leslie EJ. Rare variants found in multiplex families with orofacial clefts: Does expanding the phenotype make a difference? Am J Med Genet A 2023; 191:2558-2570. [PMID: 37350193 PMCID: PMC10528230 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.63336] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Exome sequencing (ES) is now a relatively straightforward process to identify causal variants in Mendelian disorders. However, the same is not true for ES in families where the inheritance patterns are less clear, and a complex etiology is suspected. Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are highly heritable birth defects with both Mendelian and complex etiologies. The phenotypic spectrum of OFCs may include overt clefts and several subclinical phenotypes, such as discontinuities in the orbicularis oris muscle (OOM) in the upper lip, velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), microform clefts or bifid uvulas. We hypothesize that expanding the OFC phenotype to include these phenotypes can clarify inheritance patterns in multiplex families, making them appear more Mendelian. We performed exome sequencing to find rare, likely causal genetic variants in 31 multiplex OFC families, which included families with multiple individuals with OFCs and individuals with subclinical phenotypes. We identified likely causal variants in COL11A2, IRF6, SHROOM3, SMC3, TBX3, and TP63 in six families. Although we did not find clear evidence supporting the subclinical phenotype hypothesis, our findings support a role for rare variants in the etiology of OFCs.
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- Kimberly K Diaz Perez
- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical, School and School of Dentistry, UT Health at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Diaz Perez KK, Curtis SW, Sanchis-Juan A, Zhao X, Head T, Ho S, Carter B, McHenry T, Bishop MR, Valencia-Ramirez LC, Restrepo C, Hecht JT, Uribe LM, Wehby G, Weinberg SM, Beaty TH, Murray JC, Feingold E, Marazita ML, Cutler DJ, Epstein MP, Brand H, Leslie EJ. Rare variants found in clinical gene panels illuminate the genetic and allelic architecture of orofacial clefting. Genet Med 2023; 25:100918. [PMID: 37330696 PMCID: PMC10592535 DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2023.100918] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are common birth defects including cleft lip, cleft lip and palate, and cleft palate. OFCs have heterogeneous etiologies, complicating clinical diagnostics because it is not always apparent if the cause is Mendelian, environmental, or multifactorial. Sequencing is not currently performed for isolated or sporadic OFCs; therefore, we estimated the diagnostic yield for 418 genes in 841 cases and 294 controls. METHODS We evaluated 418 genes using genome sequencing and curated variants to assess their pathogenicity using American College of Medical Genetics criteria. RESULTS 9.04% of cases and 1.02% of controls had "likely pathogenic" variants (P < .0001), which was almost exclusively driven by heterozygous variants in autosomal genes. Cleft palate (17.6%) and cleft lip and palate (9.09%) cases had the highest yield, whereas cleft lip cases had a 2.80% yield. Out of 39 genes with likely pathogenic variants, 9 genes, including CTNND1 and IRF6, accounted for more than half of the yield (4.64% of cases). Most variants (61.8%) were "variants of uncertain significance", occurring more frequently in cases (P = .004), but no individual gene showed a significant excess of variants of uncertain significance. CONCLUSION These results underscore the etiological heterogeneity of OFCs and suggest sequencing could reduce the diagnostic gap in OFCs.
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Program in Medical and Population Genetics, Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA, Department of Neurology and Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Program in Medical and Population Genetics, Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA, Department of Neurology and Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
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- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical, School and School of Dentistry, UT Health at Houston, Houston, TX
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA; Department of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Program in Medical and Population Genetics, Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA, Department of Neurology and Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
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Jiang L, Jiang C, Wang Y, Song T, Yin N. Heterogeneity of Orofacial Clefts and Associated Anomalies in China. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:e698-e701. [PMID: 37594258 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Despite the large number of affected individuals in China, information on the descriptive epidemiology of orofacial clefts in the Chinese population remains limited. Therefore, the authors aimed to report a detailed clinical classification of orofacial clefts, including microform cleft lip (CL), and associated malformations in patients from a major cleft surgical unit in China. The authors reviewed the medical records of 718 patients who underwent primary cleft repair surgery at their center between December 2016 and April 2023. The sex distribution varied with cleft type and extent, and males had a higher proportion of clefts with increased severity than females. In patients with a unilateral CL, the ratio of left-to-right-sided clefts was 1.85:1. The frequency of associated congenital malformations in patients with microform CL only, overt CL only, CL and palate, and cleft palate only was 8.0%, 7.6%, 14.9%, and 30.9%, respectively. A total of 98 malformations were observed in 69 patients with congenital anomalies of unknown origin. Among these, cardiovascular anomalies were the most common, identified in 27 patients (39.1%), followed by head and neck and musculoskeletal anomalies. The high risk of heart defects highlights the importance of routine echocardiography. Microform CL exhibited increased prevalence and a similar frequency of associated malformations with overt CL, suggesting that this mild phenotype requires further attention by clinicians.
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- Leheng Jiang
- Department of Cleft Lip and Palate, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Oladayo A, Gowans LJJ, Awotoye W, Alade A, Busch T, Naicker T, Eshete MA, Adeyemo WL, Hetmanski JB, Zeng E, Adamson O, Adeleke C, Li M, Sule V, Kayali S, Olotu J, Mossey PA, Obiri‐Yeboah S, Buxo CJ, Beaty T, Taub M, Donkor P, Marazita ML, Odukoya O, Adeyemo AA, Murray JC, Prince A, Butali A. Clinically actionable secondary findings in 130 triads from sub-Saharan African families with non-syndromic orofacial clefts. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2023; 11:e2237. [PMID: 37496383 PMCID: PMC10568375 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.2237] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The frequency and implications of secondary findings (SFs) from genomic testing data have been extensively researched. However, little is known about the frequency or reporting of SFs in Africans, who are underrepresented in large-scale population genomic studies. The availability of data from the first whole-genome sequencing for orofacial clefts in an African population motivated this investigation. METHODS In total, 130 case-parent trios were analyzed for SFs within the ACMG SFv.3.0 list genes. Additionally, we filtered for four more genes (HBB, HSD32B, G6PD and ACADM). RESULTS We identified 246 unique variants in 55 genes; five variants in four genes were classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP). The P/LP variants were seen in 2.3% (9/390) of the subjects, a frequency higher than ~1% reported for diverse ethnicities. On the ACMG list, pathogenic variants were observed in PRKAG (p. Glu183Lys). Variants in the PALB2 (p. Glu159Ter), RYR1 (p. Arg2163Leu) and LDLR (p. Asn564Ser) genes were predicted to be LP. CONCLUSION This study provides information on the frequency and pathogenicity of SFs in an African cohort. Early risk detection will help reduce disease burden and contribute to efforts to increase knowledge of the distribution and impact of actionable genomic variants in diverse populations.
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- Abimbola Oladayo
- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
- Iowa Institute for Oral Health ResearchUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Iowa Institute for Oral Health ResearchUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
- Department of Biochemistry and BiotechnologyKwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyKumasiGhana
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
- Iowa Institute for Oral Health ResearchUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public HealthUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of PediatricsUniversity of KwaZulu‐NatalPinetownSouth Africa
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- School Medicine, Surgical DepartmentAddis Ababa UniversityAddis AbabaEthiopia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity of LagosLagosNigeria
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- Department of EpidemiologySchool of Public Health Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity of LagosLagosNigeria
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of AnatomyUniversity of Port HarcourtPort HarcourtNigeria
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and DentistryKwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyKumasiGhana
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- Dental and Craniofacial Genomics CoreUniversity of Puerto Rico School of Dental MedicineSan JuanPuerto RicoUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologySchool of Public Health Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologySchool of Public Health Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and DentistryKwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyKumasiGhana
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- Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, and Department of Human Genetics, Graduate School of Public HealthUniversity of PittsburghPittsburghPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of MedicineUniversity of LagosLagosNigeria
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- College of LawUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of DentistryUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
- Iowa Institute for Oral Health ResearchUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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Pekar-Zlotin M, Zilberman Sharon N, Melcer Y, Tal-Bliman Y, Ezratty J, Feingold-Zadok M, Svirsky R, Maymon R. Pregnancy with Facial Cleft: 20 Years of Experience at a Single Center. Isr Med Assoc J 2023; 25:678-682. [PMID: 37846996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fetal facial clefts are among the most common congenital anomalies detected prenatally. This finding may lead to termination of pregnancy in some cases. OBJECTIVES To compare a cohort of fetuses with facial clefts in which the pregnancy was terminated to the cohort of cases that were born with facial clefts. To investigate risk factors for facial clefts. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of all women with prenatal and postnatal diagnosis of facial cleft that were managed in our institute. A telephone questionnaire was conducted regarding a positive family history and/or genetic predisposition for facial clefts abnormalities. RESULTS The final cohort consisted of two group. One group included 54 cases of termination of pregnancy (TOP) that were performed due to cleft lip (CL) or cleft palate (CLP); 27 women answered the telephone questionnaire. The second group comprised 99 women who delivered children with facial cleft during the same period; 60 answered the questionnaire. Only seven cases were diagnosed prenatal. Among the two groups, no correlation to family history was discovered. Of note, there was one case of three consecutive fetuses with CL in one woman, without any significant genetic findings. CONCLUSIONS To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to describe an anatomical malformation posing an ethical dilemma before TOP. Primary prevention with folic acid and early sonographic detection of CL/CLP with multidisciplinary consultation should be considered.
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- Marina Pekar-Zlotin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Cheng X, Du F, Long X, Huang J. Genetic Inheritance Models of Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip with or without Palate: From Monogenic to Polygenic. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1859. [PMID: 37895208 PMCID: PMC10606748 DOI: 10.3390/genes14101859] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Non-syndromic cleft lip with or without palate (NSCL/P) is a prevalent birth defect that affects 1/500-1/1400 live births globally. The genetic basis of NSCL/P is intricate and involves both genetic and environmental factors. In the past few years, various genetic inheritance models have been proposed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of NSCL/P. These models range from simple monogenic inheritance to more complex polygenic inheritance. Here, we present a comprehensive overview of the genetic inheritance model of NSCL/P exemplified by representative genes and regions from both monogenic and polygenic perspectives. We also summarize existing association studies and corresponding loci of NSCL/P within the Chinese population and highlight the potential of utilizing polygenic risk scores for risk stratification of NSCL/P. The potential application of polygenic models offers promising avenues for improved risk assessment and personalized approaches in the prevention and management of NSCL/P individuals.
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- Xi Cheng
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; (X.C.); (F.D.); (X.L.)
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; (X.C.); (F.D.); (X.L.)
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; (X.C.); (F.D.); (X.L.)
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; (X.C.); (F.D.); (X.L.)
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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Pérez-González A, Lavielle-Sotomayor P, López-Rodríguez L, Pérez-Días ME, Vega-Hernández D, Domínguez JN, Clark P. Characterization of 554 Mexican Patients With Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and Palate: Descriptive Study. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:1776-1779. [PMID: 37276332 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Orofacial clefts are one of the most common birth defects and the most common craniofacial malformation worldwide. The most common orofacial clefts (OFCs) are congenital cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL ± P) and isolated cleft palate (CP). The incidence of OFCs varies depending on region and ethnicity; however, it affects approximately 1 in 600 newborns worldwide. In most cases, CL ± P and CP are multifactorial congenital malformations, where both exogenous and genetic factors play an important role. The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of potential risk factors associated with the development of CL ± P and CP in Mexican population. Patients were referred for multisystemic treatment, from private and public institutions in different regions of the country (center, north, and south). Sociodemographic information, prenatal and parental history were obtained through direct interviews with the patients or the patients' mothers in the case of underaged patients. Referred patients were invited to participate in the study. No interventions were applied for this study. The relationship between these factors and the prevalence of CL ± P and CP was studied. A total of 554 patients were included, the majority with CLP (30% to 7%), statistically significant differences were found for folic acid ( P = 0.02) consumption. Familial aggregation did not reach statistical significance for first-degree family members ( P = 0.34) but was significant for second-degree family members ( P = 0.007). More risk factors associated with CL ± P and CP may still be unknown, prompting more epidemiological research and research in other little-studied areas, such as; specific genetic factors in Mexican population.
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- Araceli Pérez-González
- Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Mexican Charity for Children with Cleft Lip and Palate, ABC Medical Center
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- Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Fundación Mexicana para Niños con Labio y Paladar Hendido AC
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- Faculty of Medicine, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Campus Ciudad de México (ITESM)
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Children's Hospital of Mexico "Federico Gómez", Ciudad de México, México
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Imani MM, Shalchi M, Ahmadabadi G, Sadeghi M. Evaluation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in human cases with orofacial clefts: A systematic review. Int Orthod 2023; 21:100781. [PMID: 37301105 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2023.100781] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The interaction between several cell populations or many genes and the coordination of multiple signal transmission pathways can lead to defects such as orofacial clefts (OFCs). Herein, a systematic review was designed to evaluate a group of important biomarkers (matrix metalloproteinases [MMPs] and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases [TIMPs]) in human cases with OFCs. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched until March 10, 2023, without any restriction. STRING, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network software, was applied to investigate the functional interactions among the examined genes. The effect sizes including odds ratio (OR) dealing with a 95% confidence interval (CI), were extracted by the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis version 2.0 (CMA 2.0) software. RESULTS Thirty-one articles were entered into the systematic review that four articles were analyzed in the meta-analysis. Single studies reported that several polymorphisms of MMPs (rs243865, rs9923304, rs17576, rs6094237, rs7119194, and rs7188573); and TIMPs (rs8179096, rs7502916, rs4789936, rs6501266, rs7211674, rs7212662, and rs242082) had an association with OFC risk. There was no significant difference for MMP-3 rs3025058 polymorphism in allelic (OR: 0.832; P=0.490), dominant (OR: 1.177; P=0.873), and recessive (OR: 0.363; P=0.433) models and MMP-9 rs17576 polymorphism in an allelic model (OR: 0.885; P=0.107) between the OFC cases and the controls. Based on immunohistochemistry reports, three MMPs (MMP-2, MMP-8, and MMP-9) and TIMP-2 had significant correlations with several other biomarkers in OFC cases. CONCLUSIONS MMPs and TIMPs can impact the tissue and cells affected by OFCs and the process of apoptosis. The interaction between some biomarkers with MMPs and TIMPs (e.g., TGFb1) in OFCs can be interesting for future research.
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- Mohammad Moslem Imani
- Department of Orthodontics, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Parizotto Paula I, Gonçalves Paula R, Kokitsu NM, Alonso N, Tonello C. Clinical Characterization of Congenital Anophthalmic and Microphthalmic Cavities in Inidviduals With Craniofacial Anomalies. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:e542-e546. [PMID: 37539939 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Measure the frequency of anophthalmic and microphthalmic patients with craniofacial anomalies (FCAs). DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study. SETTING Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies of the University of São Paulo (HRAC-USP). The medical records of patients treated at HRAC from 2000 to 2012 with a diagnosis of congenital anophthalmia or microphthalmia were examined. Patients were excluded for secondary anophthalmia, incomplete medical records, or information that could not be accessed. OUTCOME MEASURES Frequency of anophthalmia and microphthalmia; the proportions and diagnoses of associated FCAs; impairment of ocular appendages; extracranial or facial anomalies; genetic alterations; and surgical approach. RESULTS A total of 56 patients had anophthalmia (52.3%), 35 had microphthalmia (32.7%), and 16 patients had both (15%). Individuals with FCAs associated with microphthalmia, anophthalmia, or both totaled 74, corresponding to 69.2%. Anophthalmia was more likely than microphthalmia to be accompanied by FCAs, at 76.4% of patients ( P < 0.05). Cleft lip and palate were the main malformations associated with anophthalmia (23.64%), with microphthalmia (45%), and with both (44.44%). Reconstructive surgery was done in 63.6% of cases. The ocular attachments were compromised in 71% of cases. Extracraniofacial malformations were found in 9.3% of patients. Only 7 records contained karyotypes, and no changes directly related to anophthalmia or microphthalmia were found. CONCLUSION Anophthalmia is more frequent than microphthalmia and is more often accompanied by FCA. Cleft lip and cleft palate are the most frequent concomitant malformations.
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- Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo
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- Craniofacial Surgeon of Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies and Hospital of Clinics of Medicine Faculty. Professor of Medicine, University of São Paulo
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- Craniofacial Surgeon of the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies and Professor of Medicine. University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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Salois MN, Gugger JA, Webb S, Sheldon CE, Parraga SP, Lewitt GM, Grange DK, Koch PJ, Koster MI. Effects of TP63 mutations on keratinocyte adhesion and migration. Exp Dermatol 2023; 32:1575-1581. [PMID: 37432020 PMCID: PMC10529328 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14885] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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The goal of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanisms responsible for the formation of skin erosions in patients affected by Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate syndrome (AEC). This ectodermal dysplasia is caused by mutations in the TP63 gene, which encodes several transcription factors that control epidermal development and homeostasis. We generated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from AEC patients and corrected the TP63 mutations using genome editing tools. Three pairs of the resulting conisogenic iPSC lines were differentiated into keratinocytes (iPSC-K). We identified a significant downregulation of key components of hemidesmosomes and focal adhesions in AEC iPSC-K compared to their gene-corrected counterparts. Further, we demonstrated reduced AEC iPSC-K migration, suggesting the possibility that a process critical for cutaneous wound healing might be impaired in AEC patients. Next, we generated chimeric mice expressing a TP63-AEC transgene and confirmed a downregulation of these genes in transgene-expressing cells in vivo. Finally, we also observed these abnormalities in AEC patient skin. Our findings suggest that integrin defects in AEC patients might weaken the adhesion of keratinocytes to the basement membrane. We propose that reduced expression of extracellular matrix adhesion receptors, potentially in conjunction with previously identified desmosomal protein defects, contribute to skin erosions in AEC.
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- Maddison N. Salois
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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Crane-Smith Z, De Castro SCP, Nikolopoulou E, Wolujewicz P, Smedley D, Lei Y, Mather E, Santos C, Hopkinson M, Pitsillides AA, Finnell RH, Ross ME, Copp AJ, Greene NDE. A non-coding insertional mutation of Grhl2 causes gene over-expression and multiple structural anomalies including cleft palate, spina bifida and encephalocele. Hum Mol Genet 2023; 32:2681-2692. [PMID: 37364051 PMCID: PMC10460492 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddad094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Orofacial clefts, including cleft lip and palate (CL/P) and neural tube defects (NTDs) are among the most common congenital anomalies, but knowledge of the genetic basis of these conditions remains incomplete. The extent to which genetic risk factors are shared between CL/P, NTDs and related anomalies is also unclear. While identification of causative genes has largely focused on coding and loss of function mutations, it is hypothesized that regulatory mutations account for a portion of the unidentified heritability. We found that excess expression of Grainyhead-like 2 (Grhl2) causes not only spinal NTDs in Axial defects (Axd) mice but also multiple additional defects affecting the cranial region. These include orofacial clefts comprising midline cleft lip and palate and abnormalities of the craniofacial bones and frontal and/or basal encephalocele, in which brain tissue herniates through the cranium or into the nasal cavity. To investigate the causative mutation in the Grhl2Axd strain, whole genome sequencing identified an approximately 4 kb LTR retrotransposon insertion that disrupts the non-coding regulatory region, lying approximately 300 base pairs upstream of the 5' UTR. This insertion also lies within a predicted long non-coding RNA, oriented on the reverse strand, which like Grhl2 is over-expressed in Axd (Grhl2Axd) homozygous mutant embryos. Initial analysis of the GRHL2 upstream region in individuals with NTDs or cleft palate revealed rare or novel variants in a small number of cases. We hypothesize that mutations affecting the regulation of GRHL2 may contribute to craniofacial anomalies and NTDs in humans.
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- Zoe Crane-Smith
- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Center for Neurogenetics, Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Center for Precision Environmental Health, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, London NW1 0TU, UK
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- Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, London NW1 0TU, UK
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- Center for Precision Environmental Health, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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- Center for Neurogenetics, Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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Sun Y. [Regulatory role and mechanism of primary cilia in craniofacial and dental development]. Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 58:791-798. [PMID: 37550039 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20230503-00180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Primary cilia protruding from cell surface are important cell receptors and exist in most types of vertebrate cells. Primary cilia can sense extracellular mechanical signals, chemical signals as well as optical signals, and transduce them into cells, which is crucial for embryonic development and maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Mutations of gene that are responsible for the structure or function of cilia can lead to abnormal cilia signal transport, which in turn leads to ciliopathies. About 30% of ciliopathies are characterized by craniofacial phenotype. The most common cilia-related craniofacial defects include micrognathia, cleft lip, cleft palate, orbital hypertelorism/hypotelorism, flat nasal bridge, prominent forehead, craniosynostosis, and so on, suggesting that primary cilia plays an important role in the normal development of craniofacial development. This review summarizes the key genes involved in the regulation of craniofacial development in primary cilia and the disease phenotypes caused by important cilia gene mutations, in order to provide a reference for understanding the etiology of primary cilia-related craniofacial congenital developmental defects.
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- Y Sun
- Department of Implantology, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School of Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai 200072, China
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Orofacial clefting is considered one of the commonest birth defects worldwide. It presents as cleft lip only, isolated cleft palate or cleft lip and palate. The condition has a diverse genetic background influenced by gene-gene and gene-environment interaction, resulting in two main types, syndromic and nonsyndromic orofacial clefts. Orofacial clefts lead to significant physiological difficulties that affect feeding, speech and language development and other developmental aspects, which results in an increased social and financial burden on the affected individuals and their families. The management of cleft lip and palate is solely based on following a multidisciplinary team approach. In this narrative review article, we briefly summarize the different genetic causes of orofacial clefts and discuss some of the common syndromes and the approach to the management of orofacial clefts.
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- Arwa Babai
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Guy’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 9RT, UK;
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