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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2020

Three Novel Variants identified in FBN1 and TGFBR2 in seven Iranian families with suspected Marfan syndrome.

Fatemeh Bitarafan, Ehsan Razmara, Mehrnoosh Khodaeian, Mohammad Keramatipour, Alireza Kalhor, Ehsan Jafarinia, Masoud Garshasbi

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Fatemeh BitarafanDepartment of Cellular and Molecular Biology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-4489-2923
Ehsan RazmaraDepartment of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Teheran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9926-3975
Mehrnoosh KhodaeianDepartment of Medical Genetics, DeNA Laboratory, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad KeramatipourDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5803-4209
Alireza KalhorDepartment of medical science, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran.
Ehsan JafariniaDepartment of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Teheran, Iran.
Masoud GarshasbiDepartment of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Teheran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5508-7903
Tarbiat Modares University · IRIslamic Azad University North Tehran Branch · IRQom Islamic Azad University · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

backgroundMarfan syndrome (MFS) is a multi-systemic autosomal dominant disease of the connective tissue characterized by the early development of thoracic aneurysms/dissections, along with various manifestations of the ocular and skeletal systems. Due to the genetic and clinical heterogeneity, the clinical diagnosis of this disorder is challenging. Loss-of-function mutations in FBN1 (encodes fibrillin-1) lead to MFS type 1. Also, similar mutations in transforming growth factor β receptor 2 (TGFBR2) gene cause MFS type 2. Both proteins involve in TGF-β signaling.

methodsIn this study, genetic screening using a panel involving 14 genes, especially FBN1 and TGFBR2, were performed on seven representatives affected members of seven unrelated Iranian families suspected with MFS. To confirm the variants, Sanger sequencing was applied to other affected/unaffected members of the families.

resultsA total of 13 patients showed MFS manifestations. Using genetic screening, two novel and three previously reported variants in FBN1 were identified. We also detected two variants (a novel and a previously reported variant) in the TGFBR2 gene.

conclusionIn this study, we introduce three novel variants identified through gene screening in seven Iranian MFS families. This report is expected to considerably improve genetic counseling for Iranian MFS families. Early precise molecular diagnosis can be helpful for better management and improving the life expectancy of these patients.

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Mutation, MissenseAdipokinesAdultChildFemaleFibrillin-1HumansIranMaleMarfan SyndromeMiddle AgedPedigreeProtein DomainsReceptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type IIAdipokinesFBN1 protein, humanFibrillin-1Receptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type IITGFBR2 protein, humanFBN1Marfan syndromenext-generation sequencingnovel variantsTGFBR2

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PMID32431097
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