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Identification of a Novel Mutation in the St14 Gene in an Iranian Family With Ichthyosis and Hypotrichosis Pubmed



Taghavibasmenj M1 ; Razipour M1 ; Davoudidehaghani E1 ; Nasimi M2 ; Abghari FZ1 ; Karimipoor M1
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  1. 1. Department of Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Dermatology Online Journal Published:2019


Abstract

Inherited ichthyosis is a heterogeneous group of rare cutaneous disorders characterized by hyperkeratosis and scaly skin. So far, only a few genetic studies on ichthyosis have been performed in Iran. Herein, we reported a family with two cases of ichthyosis and hypotrichosis that were investigated by whole exome sequencing. Targeted data analysis identified a novel nonsense variant c.1243C>T (p.Gln415Ter) located at exon 11 of the ST14 gene in the proband. Sanger sequencing showed co-segregation of this mutation with the disease in this family. Further studies are needed to develop knowledge about the spectrum of changes in this gene and their effects on protein function and disease phenotype. © 2019, Dermatology Online Journal. All rights reserved.
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