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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2020

A novel TSC1 frameshift mutation c.1550_1551del causes tuberous sclerosis complex by aberrant splicing and nonsense-mediated mRNA degradation (NMD) simultaneously in a Chinese family.

Cong Qiu, Chengyan Li, Xiaoyun Tong, Luoyang Dai, Wenda Liu, Yulie Xie, Qimei Zhang, Guohua Yang, Tao Li

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Cong QiuDepartment of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Chengyan LiDepartment of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Xiaoyun TongDepartment of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Luoyang DaiDepartment of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Wenda LiuDemonstration Center for Experimental Basic Medicine Education of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Yulie XieDemonstration Center for Experimental Basic Medicine Education of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Qimei ZhangCentral hospital of Yichang City, The First Clinical Medical College of Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, China.
Guohua YangDemonstration Center for Experimental Basic Medicine Education of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5631-8139
Tao LiDepartment of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Wuhan University · CNYichang Central People's Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundTuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), belongs to autosomal dominant genetic disorder, which affects multiple organ systems in the body, including the skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, and eyes. Mutations in TSC1 or TSC2 was proved to be associated with these conditions.

methodsGene-panel Sequence of NGS was used to detect the mutation in a Chinese family. The research further investigates whether aberrant splicing and nonsense-mediated mRNA degradation (NMD) could serve as a mechanism cause by TSC1 mutation. MINI-Gene assay apply by pcMINI-TSC1wt/mut plasmids delivered in HeLa and 293T cell lines. Recombinant plasmids expressing wild-type and mutant-type EGFP-TSC1 were constructed and transiently transfected into human embryonic kidney cells 293T by lipofectamine. Real-time PCR and Western Blot were performed to analyze the expression of mRNAs and proteins of EGFP-TSC1 and NMD factor UPF1.

resultsThe gene test verified a novel heterozygous TSC1 frameshift mutation (TSC1 c.1550_1551del) in the proband and her mother. From MINI-Gene assay, the agarose gel showed that both the mutant and wild-type mRNA possess two main bands, indicating two splicing modes, named band A and B, respectively. The mutation c.1550_1551del has not produced new splicing site, but there is a selective splicing in varying degree significantly after mutation. On the contrary, function validation assay showed that cells transfected with the mutant TSC1 plasmids expressed significantly lower TSC1 in mRNAs and proteins levels, compared with the wild-type TSC1 plasmid transfection. A translation inhibitor cycloheximide and small interfering RNA of UPF1 (siRNA-UPF1) increased mRNA or protein expression of TSC1 significantly in cells transfected with the mutant plasmids.

conclusionOur study demonstrated that the novel TSC1 frameshift mutation (TSC1 c.1550_1551del) trigger aberrant splicing and NMD simultaneously, causing decrease of hamartin, then, leading to tuberous sclerosis complex formation.

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Nonsense Mediated mRNA DecayRNA SplicingAdultFemaleFrameshift MutationHEK293 CellsHeLa CellsHumansPedigreeRNA HelicasesTrans-ActivatorsTuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis Complex 1 ProteinRNA HelicasesTrans-ActivatorsTSC1 protein, humanTuberous Sclerosis Complex 1 ProteinUPF1 protein, humanframeshift mutationMINI-geneNMDPTCTSC1tuberous sclerosis complexUPF1

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