Background Mutations in PAX6 gene have been shown to be the genetic cause of aniridia, which is a severe panocular eye disease characterised by iris hypoplasia. However, there is no study to do genetic analysis of ani...Background Mutations in PAX6 gene have been shown to be the genetic cause of aniridia, which is a severe panocular eye disease characterised by iris hypoplasia. However, there is no study to do genetic analysis of aniridia, although there are several case reports in China. Here, we describe a mutation analysis of PAX6 in a large Chinese family with aniridia. Methods Genomic DNA from venous blood samples was prepared. Haplotype analysis was performed with two genetic markers ( D11S904 and D11S935). Fourteen exons of the PAX6 gene were amplified from genomic DNA. Polymerase chain reaction ( PCR) products of each exon were analysed by single strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP). The PCR products having an abnormal pattern were sequenced to confirm the mutation. Results Significant evidence for allele sharing in affected patients was detected suggesting that PAX6 mutation links to aniridia in this family. An extra band corresponding to exon 9 in PAX6 was found by single strand conformational polymorphism analysis in all the aniridia patients in this family, but not detected in the unaffected members. A mutation of C to T was detected by sequencing at the nucleotide 1080 that converts the Arg codon (CGA) to the termination codon (TGA). Conclusions Aniridia is caused by a nonsense mutation of PAX6 gene in the large Chinese kindred. Genetic test is important to prevent the transmission of aniridia to their offsprings in the kindred by prenatal diagnosis.展开更多
●AIM:To investigate the molecular diagnosis of a threegeneration Chinese family affected with aniridia,and further to identify clinically a PAX6 missense mutation in members with atypical aniridia.●METHODS:Eleven fa...●AIM:To investigate the molecular diagnosis of a threegeneration Chinese family affected with aniridia,and further to identify clinically a PAX6 missense mutation in members with atypical aniridia.●METHODS:Eleven family members with and without atypical aniridia were recruited.All family members underwent comprehensive ophthalmic examinations.A combination of whole exome sequencing(WES)and direct Sanger sequencing were performed to uncover the causative mutation.●RESULTS:Among the 11 family members,8 were clinically diagnosed with congenital aniridia(atypical aniridia phenotype).A rare heterozygous mutation c.622C>T(p.Arg208Trp)in exon 8 of PAX6 was identified in all affected family members but not in the unaffected members or in healthy control subjects.●CONCLUSION:A rare missense mutation in the PAX6 gene is found in members of a three-generation Chinese family with congenital atypical aniridia.This result contributes to an increase in the phenotypic spectrum caused by PAX6 missense heterozygous variants and provides useful information for the clinical diagnosis of atypical aniridia,which may also contribute to genetic counselling and family planning.展开更多
Aniridia is a dominantly inherited eye anomaly characterized by the near or complete absence of the iris with an incidence of approximately 1：80 000.1 Other ocular complications include glaucoma, cataract, and optic ...Aniridia is a dominantly inherited eye anomaly characterized by the near or complete absence of the iris with an incidence of approximately 1：80 000.1 Other ocular complications include glaucoma, cataract, and optic nerve hypoplasia. Aniridia can occur by itself, showing an autosomal dominant inheritance, or as part of the WAGR syndrome （Wilm＇s tumor, aniridia, genitourinary abnormalities, and mental retardation）.2 The PAX6 gene, a transcriptional regulator, is of high homology in many kinds of animal, which involves in ocular morphogenesis3 and responsible for aniridia.＂ It is located on chromosome 11p13 and consists of 14 exons with the initiation codon in exon 4 and the termination codon in exon 13. The PAX6 protein has an unusual structure with two DNA-binding domains,展开更多
基金This work was suppofled by grants from the Chinese National 973 Project(2002CB510100),863 Project(2003AA205070),the Ministry of Education 211 Project and the grants from the Beijing Ministry of Science and Technology(2002—489).
文摘Background Mutations in PAX6 gene have been shown to be the genetic cause of aniridia, which is a severe panocular eye disease characterised by iris hypoplasia. However, there is no study to do genetic analysis of aniridia, although there are several case reports in China. Here, we describe a mutation analysis of PAX6 in a large Chinese family with aniridia. Methods Genomic DNA from venous blood samples was prepared. Haplotype analysis was performed with two genetic markers ( D11S904 and D11S935). Fourteen exons of the PAX6 gene were amplified from genomic DNA. Polymerase chain reaction ( PCR) products of each exon were analysed by single strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP). The PCR products having an abnormal pattern were sequenced to confirm the mutation. Results Significant evidence for allele sharing in affected patients was detected suggesting that PAX6 mutation links to aniridia in this family. An extra band corresponding to exon 9 in PAX6 was found by single strand conformational polymorphism analysis in all the aniridia patients in this family, but not detected in the unaffected members. A mutation of C to T was detected by sequencing at the nucleotide 1080 that converts the Arg codon (CGA) to the termination codon (TGA). Conclusions Aniridia is caused by a nonsense mutation of PAX6 gene in the large Chinese kindred. Genetic test is important to prevent the transmission of aniridia to their offsprings in the kindred by prenatal diagnosis.
文摘●AIM:To investigate the molecular diagnosis of a threegeneration Chinese family affected with aniridia,and further to identify clinically a PAX6 missense mutation in members with atypical aniridia.●METHODS:Eleven family members with and without atypical aniridia were recruited.All family members underwent comprehensive ophthalmic examinations.A combination of whole exome sequencing(WES)and direct Sanger sequencing were performed to uncover the causative mutation.●RESULTS:Among the 11 family members,8 were clinically diagnosed with congenital aniridia(atypical aniridia phenotype).A rare heterozygous mutation c.622C>T(p.Arg208Trp)in exon 8 of PAX6 was identified in all affected family members but not in the unaffected members or in healthy control subjects.●CONCLUSION:A rare missense mutation in the PAX6 gene is found in members of a three-generation Chinese family with congenital atypical aniridia.This result contributes to an increase in the phenotypic spectrum caused by PAX6 missense heterozygous variants and provides useful information for the clinical diagnosis of atypical aniridia,which may also contribute to genetic counselling and family planning.
基金This study was supported by a grant from National "973" program (No.2001CB510302)
文摘Aniridia is a dominantly inherited eye anomaly characterized by the near or complete absence of the iris with an incidence of approximately 1：80 000.1 Other ocular complications include glaucoma, cataract, and optic nerve hypoplasia. Aniridia can occur by itself, showing an autosomal dominant inheritance, or as part of the WAGR syndrome （Wilm＇s tumor, aniridia, genitourinary abnormalities, and mental retardation）.2 The PAX6 gene, a transcriptional regulator, is of high homology in many kinds of animal, which involves in ocular morphogenesis3 and responsible for aniridia.＂ It is located on chromosome 11p13 and consists of 14 exons with the initiation codon in exon 4 and the termination codon in exon 13. The PAX6 protein has an unusual structure with two DNA-binding domains,
