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Genetic analyses of oculocutaneous albinism types 1 and 2 with four novel mutations.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a human autosomal-recessive hypopigmentation disorder with hypopigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. OCA1 and OCA2 are caused by mutations of the TYR and OCA2 genes, respectively, which are responsible for most oculocutaneous albinism. However, the incidence of oculocutaneous albinism patients in Guangxi remains unclear. METHODS:To evaluate the molecular basis of oculocutaneous albinism in thirty-six patients in Guangxi, China. Peripheral venous blood samples were collected from these unrelated patients. The TYR and OCA2 genes of all individuals were analyzed by direct DNA sequencing and the sequences compared with are reference database and bioinformatics analysis. RESULTS:Among the 36 OCA patients, 8(22.2%) were found mutations on TYR gene, 28 (77.8%) on OCA2. And we identified Twenty-seven different TYR and OCA2 mutations in these patients, including one novel TYR framshift mutation c.561_562insTTATTATGTGTCAAATTATCCCCCA, three novel OCA2 mutations: one nonsense mutation c.2195C?>?G(p.S732X), one deletation mutation(c.1139-1141delTGG), one missense mutations c.2495A?>?C(p.H832P). The population screening and the bioinformatic analysis to determined the effects of the mutations, which revealed these four novel mutations were pathogenic. CONCLUSIONS:This study expands the mutation spectrum of oculocutaneous albinism. Four novel mutational alleles c.1139-1141delTGG, c.1832?T?>?C and c.2195C?>?G and of the OCA2 gene and c.561_562insTTATTATGTGTCAAATTATCCCCCA of TYR were associated with OCA. The genotype-phenotype correlations suggest that molecular diagnosis is more accurate and important in OCA.

SUBMITTER: Yang Q

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6567650 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Genetic analyses of oculocutaneous albinism types 1 and 2 with four novel mutations.

Yang Qi Q Yi Sheng S Li Mengting M Xie Bobo B Luo Jinsi J Wang Jin J Rong Xiuliang X Zhang Qinle Q Qin Zailong Z Hang Limei L Feng Shihan S Fan Xin X

BMC medical genetics 20190613 1

<h4>Background</h4>Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a human autosomal-recessive hypopigmentation disorder with hypopigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. OCA1 and OCA2 are caused by mutations of the TYR and OCA2 genes, respectively, which are responsible for most oculocutaneous albinism. However, the incidence of oculocutaneous albinism patients in Guangxi remains unclear.<h4>Methods</h4>To evaluate the molecular basis of oculocutaneous albinism in thirty-six patients in Guangxi, China. Perip ...[more]

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Project description:Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a group of inherited disorders of melanin biosynthesis characterized by a generalized reduction in pigmentation of hair, skin and eyes. The prevalence of all forms of albinism varies considerably worldwide and has been estimated at approximately 1/17,000, suggesting that about 1 in 70 people carry a gene for OCA. The clinical spectrum of OCA ranges, with OCA1A being the most severe type with a complete lack of melanin production throughout life, while the milder forms OCA1B, OCA2, OCA3 and OCA4 show some pigment accumulation over time. Clinical manifestations include various degrees of congenital nystagmus, iris hypopigmentation and translucency, reduced pigmentation of the retinal pigment epithelium, foveal hypoplasia, reduced visual acuity usually (20/60 to 20/400) and refractive errors, color vision impairment and prominent photophobia. Misrouting of the optic nerves is a characteristic finding, resulting in strabismus and reduced stereoscopic vision. The degree of skin and hair hypopigmentation varies with the type of OCA. The incidence of skin cancer may be increased. All four types of OCA are inherited as autosomal recessive disorders. At least four genes are responsible for the different types of the disease (TYR, OCA2, TYRP1 and MATP). Diagnosis is based on clinical findings of hypopigmentation of the skin and hair, in addition to the characteristic ocular symptoms. Due to the clinical overlap between the OCA forms, molecular diagnosis is necessary to establish the gene defect and OCA subtype. Molecular genetic testing of TYR and OCA2 is available on a clinical basis, while, at present, analysis of TYRP1 and MATP is on research basis only. Differential diagnosis includes ocular albinism, Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, Chediak-Higashi syndrome, Griscelli syndrome, and Waardenburg syndrome type II. Carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis are possible when the disease causing mutations have been identified in the family. Glasses (possibly bifocals) and dark glasses or photocromic lenses may offer sufficient help for reduced visual activity and photophobia. Correction of strabismus and nystagmus is necessary and sunscreens are recommended. Regular skin checks for early detection of skin cancer should be offered. Persons with OCA have normal lifespan, development, intelligence and fertility.

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Genetic analyses of oculocutaneous albinism types 1 and 2 with four novel mutations.

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Genetic analyses of oculocutaneous albinism types 1 and 2 with four novel mutations.

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