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Mutation profile of BBS genes in patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome: an Italian study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare inherited multisystemic disorder with autosomal recessive or complex digenic triallelic inheritance. There is currently no treatment for BBS, but some morbidities can be managed. Accurate molecular diagnosis is often crucial for the definition of appropriate patient management and for the development of a potential personalized therapy. METHODS:We developed a next-generation-sequencing (NGS) protocol for the screening of the 18 most frequently mutated genes to define the genotype and clarify the mutation spectrum of a cohort of 20 BBS Italian patients. RESULTS:We defined the causative variants in 60% of patients; four of those are novel. 33% of patients also harboured variants in additional gene/s, suggesting possible oligogenic inheritance. To explore the function of different genes, we looked for correlations between genotype and phenotype in our cohort. Hypogonadism was more frequently detected in patients with variants in BBSome proteins, while renal abnormalities in patients with variations in BBSome chaperonin genes. CONCLUSIONS:NGS is a powerful tool that can help understanding BBS patients' phenotype through the identification of mutations that could explain differences in phenotype severity and could provide insights for the development of targeted therapy. Furthermore, our results support the existence of additional BBS loci yet to be identified.

SUBMITTER: Manara E

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6567512 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Mutation profile of BBS genes in patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome: an Italian study.

Manara Elena E Paolacci Stefano S D'Esposito Fabiana F Abeshi Andi A Ziccardi Lucia L Falsini Benedetto B Colombo Leonardo L Iarossi Giancarlo G Pilotta Alba A Boccone Loredana L Guerri Giulia G Monica Marica M Marta Balzarini B Maltese Paolo Enrico PE Buzzonetti Luca L Rossetti Luca L Bertelli Matteo M

Italian journal of pediatrics 20190613 1

<h4>Background</h4>Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare inherited multisystemic disorder with autosomal recessive or complex digenic triallelic inheritance. There is currently no treatment for BBS, but some morbidities can be managed. Accurate molecular diagnosis is often crucial for the definition of appropriate patient management and for the development of a potential personalized therapy.<h4>Methods</h4>We developed a next-generation-sequencing (NGS) protocol for the screening of the 18 most ...[more]

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Project description:BackgroundBardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare, genetically heterogeneous obesity syndrome associated with hyperphagia. Given the early onset of BBS symptoms in childhood and multifaceted complications, this study aimed to quantify the caregiver burden associated with BBS.MethodsA cross-sectional, multi-country survey of caregivers from the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and Germany was designed to quantify the extent of caregiver burden associated with obesity and hyperphagia symptoms (i.e., uncontrollable hunger) among patients with BBS.ResultsA total of 242 caregivers across the four countries met the inclusion criteria and completed the survey. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of the caregivers was 41.9 (6.7) years, and the mean (SD) age of individuals with BBS in their care was 12.0 (3.7) years. Hyperphagia contributed to a BBS diagnosis in 230 of 242 individuals (95.0%). On average, caregivers used eight different weight management approaches for those in their care and expressed a strong desire for more effective weight management methods. Based on the Impacts of Hyperphagia: Caregiver version, patients' hyperphagia had a moderate-to-severe impact on caregiver mood (56.6%), sleep (46.6%), and relationships (48.0%). Caregivers reported experiencing a high level of personal strain (mean [SD], 17.1 [2.9]) and family impact (mean [SD] score, 26.0 [3.8]) due to BBS, as measured by the Revised Impact on Family Scale. Among caregivers in the workforce, there also was high impairment in total work productivity (mean [SD], 60.9% [21.4%]) due to caring for patients with BBS according to the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment. More than half (53%) of the caregivers reported spending over 5,000 out-of-pocket in local currency for medical expenses for the patient with BBS in their care.ConclusionsObesity and hyperphagia have negative impacts on the lives of caregivers of patients with BBS. The burden is demonstrated to be multifaceted, with various components that may interact with and confound each other, including intensive weight management efforts, productivity loses, impaired family dynamics and out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Mutation profile of BBS genes in patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome: an Italian study.

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Mutation profile of BBS genes in patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome: an Italian study.

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