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A Novel Frameshift Mutation in the Eda Gene in an Iranian Patient Affected by X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Publisher Pubmed



Rahbaran M1 ; Hassani Doabsari M1 ; Salavitabar S1 ; Mokhberian N2 ; Morovvati Z3 ; Morovvati S4
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Source: Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters Published:2019


Abstract

Purpose: Ectodermal dysplasias are characterized by developmental abnormalities in ectodermal structures. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasias (HED) are the most common subtype. They are most commonly inherited via X-linked recessive routes. We report on a novel ectodysplasin-A (EDA) mutation that is expected to be involved in pathogenesis of HED. Methods: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia genes, including EDA, EDAR and EDARADD, were analyzed using next-generation sequencing (NGS). The detected mutation on the EDA gene was confirmed in the patient and his mother using Sanger sequencing. Results: The patient presented with adontia, absence of gum development, hyperthermia and hypohidrosis. Our genetic analysis of the patient revealed a novel frameshift hemizygous mutation (c.898-924 + 8del35ins4CTTA) on the EDA gene. The patient's mother showed a mild HED phenotype. Direct sequencing of the EDA gene in the region where her son had the mutation showed the same mutation in a heterozygous state. Conclusion: We identified a novel frameshift mutation in the EDA gene in an Iranian patient affected by X-linked HED. The difference between our patient's symptoms and those recorded for some previous subjects may be due to the differences in the mutations involved. © 2019 The Author(s).