Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese families

Background: Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by pathogenic variants of Fibrillin-2 (FBN2) gene. This study aimed to investigate the variants in three Chinese families with CCA. Methods: Next-generation sequencing analysis and Sanger sequencing...

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Main Authors: Yu Sui, Yongping Lu, Meina Lin, Xinren Chen, Xiang Ni, Huan Li, Miao Jiang
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author Yu Sui
Yongping Lu
Meina Lin
Xinren Chen
Xiang Ni
Huan Li
Miao Jiang
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Yongping Lu
Meina Lin
Xinren Chen
Xiang Ni
Huan Li
Miao Jiang
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description Background: Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by pathogenic variants of Fibrillin-2 (FBN2) gene. This study aimed to investigate the variants in three Chinese families with CCA. Methods: Next-generation sequencing analysis and Sanger sequencing of exons 24–35 of FBN2 (NM_001999.4) were performed on the three CCA pedigrees. The pathogenicity of the variants was assessed using ACMG criteria and predicted using an in-silico program. Results: A novel heterozygous substitution (NM_001999.4: c.3230G > A; NP_001990.2 p. Cys1077Tyr) was identified in all patients from pedigree A, but not in healthy family members. The variant was found to be pathogenic. Additionally, in pedigree B (NM_001999.4: c.4222G > A; NP_001990.2: p.Asp1408Asn) and C (NM_001999.4: c.3170G > A; NP_001990.2: p.Gly1057Asp), and the previously reported variants were detected. Variants affecting cysteine residues may disrupt disulfide bridging, leading to a weakened microfibril scaffold, resulting in CCA phenotypes. High phenotypic heterogeneity was observed among different families, and there was little correlation between the genotype and phenotype. Conclusion: This study describes three large families with CCA caused by missense variants in the FBN2 gene. Phenotypic variations were observed among different pedigree groups, and further research is needed to investigate the underlying reasons for these variations.
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spelling doaj-art-04bd85c7f2424f0ea6d921354c3d448b2024-12-17T04:59:42ZengElsevierMolecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports2214-42692024-12-0141101140Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese familiesYu Sui0Yongping Lu1Meina Lin2Xinren Chen3Xiang Ni4Huan Li5Miao Jiang6Department of Medical Genetics, Liaoning Institute of birth health and development, Reproductive Hospital of China Medical University, 10 Puhe street, Huanggu District, Shenyang city, Liaoning Province 110031, ChinaDepartment of Medical Genetics, Liaoning Institute of birth health and development, Reproductive Hospital of China Medical University, 10 Puhe street, Huanggu District, Shenyang city, Liaoning Province 110031, ChinaDepartment of Medical Genetics, Liaoning Institute of birth health and development, Reproductive Hospital of China Medical University, 10 Puhe street, Huanggu District, Shenyang city, Liaoning Province 110031, ChinaDepartment of Medical Genetics, Liaoning Institute of birth health and development, Reproductive Hospital of China Medical University, 10 Puhe street, Huanggu District, Shenyang city, Liaoning Province 110031, ChinaDepartment of Medical Genetics, Liaoning Institute of birth health and development, Reproductive Hospital of China Medical University, 10 Puhe street, Huanggu District, Shenyang city, Liaoning Province 110031, ChinaDepartment of Medical Genetics, Liaoning Institute of birth health and development, Reproductive Hospital of China Medical University, 10 Puhe street, Huanggu District, Shenyang city, Liaoning Province 110031, ChinaCorresponding author.; Department of Medical Genetics, Liaoning Institute of birth health and development, Reproductive Hospital of China Medical University, 10 Puhe street, Huanggu District, Shenyang city, Liaoning Province 110031, ChinaBackground: Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by pathogenic variants of Fibrillin-2 (FBN2) gene. This study aimed to investigate the variants in three Chinese families with CCA. Methods: Next-generation sequencing analysis and Sanger sequencing of exons 24–35 of FBN2 (NM_001999.4) were performed on the three CCA pedigrees. The pathogenicity of the variants was assessed using ACMG criteria and predicted using an in-silico program. Results: A novel heterozygous substitution (NM_001999.4: c.3230G > A; NP_001990.2 p. Cys1077Tyr) was identified in all patients from pedigree A, but not in healthy family members. The variant was found to be pathogenic. Additionally, in pedigree B (NM_001999.4: c.4222G > A; NP_001990.2: p.Asp1408Asn) and C (NM_001999.4: c.3170G > A; NP_001990.2: p.Gly1057Asp), and the previously reported variants were detected. Variants affecting cysteine residues may disrupt disulfide bridging, leading to a weakened microfibril scaffold, resulting in CCA phenotypes. High phenotypic heterogeneity was observed among different families, and there was little correlation between the genotype and phenotype. Conclusion: This study describes three large families with CCA caused by missense variants in the FBN2 gene. Phenotypic variations were observed among different pedigree groups, and further research is needed to investigate the underlying reasons for these variations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214426924000934Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA)FBN2Heterogeneity
spellingShingle Yu Sui
Yongping Lu
Meina Lin
Xinren Chen
Xiang Ni
Huan Li
Miao Jiang
Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese families
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports
Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA)
FBN2
Heterogeneity
title Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese families
title_full Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese families
title_fullStr Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese families
title_full_unstemmed Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese families
title_short Missense variants of FBN2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three Chinese families
title_sort missense variants of fbn2 associated with congenital arachnodactyly in three chinese families
topic Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA)
FBN2
Heterogeneity
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214426924000934
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