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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2019

Identification of a de novo FOXP1 mutation and incidental discovery of inherited genetic variants contributing to a case of autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

Kristy Jay, Amit Mitra, Taylor Harding, David Matthes, Brian Van Ness

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Article in Molecular genetics & genomic medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Kristy JayCollege of Biological Sciences, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota.ORCID 0000-0001-8895-8392
Amit MitraDepartment of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
Taylor HardingCollege of Biological Sciences, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
David MatthesCollege of Biological Sciences, Department of Biology, Teaching, and Learning, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Brian Van NessCollege of Biological Sciences, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Abstract

backgroundAutism spectrum disorder is commonly co-diagnosed intellectual disability, language disorder, anxiety, and epilepsy, however, symptom management is difficult due to the complex genetic nature of ASD.

methodsWe present a next-generation sequencing-based case study with both de novo and inherited genetic variants and highlight the impact of structural variants on post-translational regulation of protein expression. Since management of symptoms has classically been through pharmaceutical therapies, a pharmacogenomics screen was also utilized to determine possible drug/gene interactions.

resultsA de novo variant was identified within the FOXP1 3' untranslated regulatory region using exome sequencing. Additionally, inherited variants that likely contribute to the current and potential future traits were identified within the COMT, SLC6A4, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6 genes.

conclusionThis study aims to elucidate how a collection of variant genotypes could potentially impact neural development resulting in a unique phenotype including ASD and epilepsy. Each gene's contribution to neural development is assessed, and the interplay of these genotypes is discussed. The results highlight the utility of exome sequencing in conjunction with pharmacogenomics screening when evaluating possible causes of and therapeutic treatments for ASD-related symptoms.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderEpilepsyExomeExome SequencingForkhead Transcription FactorsGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansIncidental FindingsIntellectual DisabilityMaleMutationPhenotypeRepressor ProteinsYoung AdultForkhead Transcription FactorsFOXP1 protein, humanRepressor ProteinsCOMTFOXP1SLC6A4structural variantswhole genome/exome sequencing

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PMCPMC6625142

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