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Novel domain-specific POU3F4 mutations are associated with X-linked deafness: examples from different populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mutations in the POU3F4 gene cause X-linked deafness type 3 (DFN3), which is characterized by inner ear anomalies.

Methods

Three Turkish, one Ecuadorian, and one Nigerian families were included based on either inner ear anomalies detected in probands or X-linked family histories. Exome sequencing and/or Sanger sequencing were performed in order to identify the causative DNA variants in these families.

Results

Four novel, c.707A>C (p.(Glu236Ala)), c.772delG (p.(Glu258ArgfsX30)), c.902C>T (p.(Pro301Leu)), c.987T>C (p.(Ile308Thr)), and one previously reported mutation c.346delG (p.(Ala116ProfsX26)) in POU3F4, were identified. All mutations identified are predicted to affect the POU-specific or POU homeo domains of the protein and co-segregated with deafness in all families.

Conclusions

Expanding the spectrum of POU3F4 mutations in different populations along with their associated phenotypes provides better understanding of their clinical importance and will be helpful in clinical evaluation and counseling of the affected individuals.

SUBMITTER: Bademci G

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4422282 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Novel domain-specific POU3F4 mutations are associated with X-linked deafness: examples from different populations.

Bademci Guney G Lasisi Akeem A Yariz Kemal O KO Montenegro Paola P Menendez Ibis I Vinueza Rodrigo R Paredes Rosario R Moreta Germania G Subasioglu Asli A Blanton Susan S Fitoz Suat S Incesulu Armagan A Sennaroglu Levent L Tekin Mustafa M

BMC medical genetics 20150225

<h4>Background</h4>Mutations in the POU3F4 gene cause X-linked deafness type 3 (DFN3), which is characterized by inner ear anomalies.<h4>Methods</h4>Three Turkish, one Ecuadorian, and one Nigerian families were included based on either inner ear anomalies detected in probands or X-linked family histories. Exome sequencing and/or Sanger sequencing were performed in order to identify the causative DNA variants in these families.<h4>Results</h4>Four novel, c.707A>C (p.(Glu236Ala)), c.772delG (p.(Gl ...[more]

PMID: 25928534

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Novel domain-specific POU3F4 mutations are associated with X-linked deafness: examples from different populations.

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Novel domain-specific POU3F4 mutations are associated with X-linked deafness: examples from different populations.

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