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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2020

Identification of a novel pathogenic MLH1 mutation and recommended genetic screening strategy: An investigation of three Chinese Lynch syndrome pedigrees.

Fan Li, Yunwei Xia, Guoguang Wang, Chaoyang Tang, Tian Zhan, Jian Shen, Jianping Zhang

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Fan LiDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Yunwei XiaDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Guoguang WangDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Chaoyang TangDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Tian ZhanDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Jian ShenDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Jianping ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1929-792X
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundLynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal-dominant disorder that increases the risk of many cancers. The genetic basis of LS is germline mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes.

methodsWe performed next-generation sequencing on blood cells obtained from the members of three unrelated LS pedigrees. Immunohistochemistry staining was performed to analyze protein expression.

resultsMultigene panel screening revealed three mutL homolog 1 (MLH1) pathogenic mutations (c.199G>A, c.790 + 1G>A, and c.1557_1558 + 8delGGGTACGTAA, unreported) confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Immunohistochemistry showed a loss of MLH1 protein expression. We also confirmed that the unreported mutant allele was inherited for at least three generations.

conclusionThese results provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenicity of MLH1 mutations and reaffirm the importance of genetic screening for the early diagnosis of LS.

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Cells, CulturedChinaColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisGenetic TestingHumansLoss of Function MutationMutL Protein Homolog 1PedigreeProtein DomainsRNA StabilityMLH1 protein, humanMutL Protein Homolog 1Lynch syndromemutL protein homolog 1next-generation sequencing

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