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  • Title: [Genetic study of a Chinese pedigree affected with pachyonychia congenita].
    Author: Zhao F, Xing B, Xiao J, Zhao X.
    Journal: Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi; 2019 Oct 10; 36(10):985-988. PubMed ID: 31598941.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To explore the genetic basis for a Chinese pedigree affected with pachyonychia congenita (PC). METHODS: With informed consent obtained, peripheral blood samples were taken from the pedigree. Genomic DNA was extracted with a phenol/chloroform method. Based on the clinical manifestation of the patients, candidate genes for PC were selected. Potential mutation was screened by PCR and Sanger sequencing. Suspected mutation was verified in other family members by PCR-high resolution melting (HRM) analysis. Haplotype analysis using microsatellite markers was also carried out to determine the founder of the mutation. RESULTS: A heterozygous c.275A>G (Asn92Ser) mutation was discovered in exon 1 of the KRT17 gene in the proband. PCR-HRM analysis showed that all affected members were heterozygous carriers of the mutation. The same mutation was found in none of the unaffected members. Haplotype analysis and sequencing indicated the mother of the proband to be the founder. CONCLUSION: The c.275A>G (Asn92Ser) mutation of the KRT17 gene probably underlies the disease in this pedigree. Above finding has facilitated genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for this pedigree.
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