A Novel Splice Site Variant in KLHL40 Gene in Multiple Affected NEM8 Family Members Who Present Phenotypic Variability.

IF 0.9 4区医学 Q4 GENETICS & HEREDITY Molecular Syndromology Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-13 DOI:10.1159/000540325

Beria Sönmez, Mehmet Kocabey, Ayşe İpek Polat, Semra Gürsoy, Pakize Karaoğlu, Rita Horvath, Katherine R Schon, Ayfer Ülgenalp, Uluç Yiş, Ahmet Okay Çağlayan, Özlem Giray Bozkaya

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Abstract

Introduction: Nemaline myopathy (NEM) is a heterogeneous muscle disease, which usually presents with hypotonia and muscle weakness. Biallelic pathogenic variants of KLHL40 gene cause severe form of NEM (NEM8), which leads to a wide range of symptoms, including hypotonia, muscle weakness, joint contractures and fractures. Nemaline bodies in muscle fiber are characteristic findings of the disease.

Case presentation: Here, we presented three affected individuals in a family with variable phenotypes, in whom the same novel splice-site variant in KLHL40 gene (c.1607+3A>T) was detected.

Discussion: This study expanded the spectrum of genotype and phenotype of NEM8, and emphasized that molecular genetic tests are highly valuable in diagnosis of patients with inconclusive muscle biopsy results.

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Molecular Syndromology Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Genetics

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期刊介绍： ''Molecular Syndromology'' publishes high-quality research articles, short reports and reviews on common and rare genetic syndromes, aiming to increase clinical understanding through molecular insights. Topics of particular interest are the molecular basis of genetic syndromes, genotype-phenotype correlation, natural history, strategies in disease management and novel therapeutic approaches based on molecular findings. Research on model systems is also welcome, especially when it is obviously relevant to human genetics. With high-quality reviews on current topics the journal aims to facilitate translation of research findings to a clinical setting while also stimulating further research on clinically relevant questions. The journal targets not only medical geneticists and basic biomedical researchers, but also clinicians dealing with genetic syndromes. With four Associate Editors from three continents and a broad international Editorial Board the journal welcomes submissions covering the latest research from around the world.