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ArticleClinical oral investigations2021

The gain-of-function FAM83H mutation caused hypocalcification amelogenesis imperfecta in a Chinese family.

Yingchun Zheng, Ting Lu, Jianfan Chen, Meiyi Li, Jun Xiong, Fei He, Zhongzhi Gan, Yingying Guo, Leitao Zhang, Fu Xiong

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Yingchun Zheng *Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7902-6307
Ting Lu *Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jianfan ChenDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Meiyi LiDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jun XiongDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, ZhuJiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Fei HeDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Zhongzhi GanDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yingying GuoDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Leitao ZhangDepartment of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. leitaozhang@126.com.
Fu XiongDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. xiongfu@smu.edu.cn.
Southern Medical University · CNNanfang Hospital · CNKey Laboratory of Guangdong Province · CNZhujiang Hospital · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 31970558Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2018B030311033President Foundation of Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University 2018C021Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province 2019A030317019
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesAutosomal-dominant hypocalcification amelogenesis imperfecta (ADHCAI) is a hereditary disease characterized by enamel defects. ADHCAI is mainly caused by nonsense mutations in a gene called family with sequence similarity 83 member H (FAM83H). To study the pathogenesis of ADHCAI, a Chinese ADHCAI family was investigated. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe ultrastructure of enamel was analyzed by micro-CT and scanning electron microscopy. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed to identify the pathogenic gene. The function of the mutant FAM83H was studied by real-time PCR, western blotting, subcellular localization, and protein degradation pathway analyses.

resultsWES identified a known nonsense mutation (c.1915A > T) in exon 5 of the FAM83H gene, causing a truncated protein (p.Lys639*). However, the cases reported herein exhibited significant differences in the clinical phenotype compared with that the previously reported case. An abnormal enamel rod head structure was observed in affected teeth. In vitro functional studies showed altered protein localization and a decreased protein degradation rate for mutant FAM83H.

conclusionsWe verified the FAM83H p.Lys639* protein as a gain-of-function variant causing ADHCAI. Abnormal enamel rod head structure was observed in teeth with mutant FAM83H proteins. We also investigated the molecular pathogenesis and presented data on the abnormal degradation of mutant FAM83H proteins. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study helped the family members to understand the disease progression and provided new insights into the pathogenesis of ADHCAI. Due to the large heterogeneity of ADHCAI, this study also provided a genetic basis for individuals who exhibit similar clinical phenotypes.

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Amelogenesis ImperfectaChinaGain of Function MutationHumansMutationPedigreeProteinsFAM83H protein, humanProteinsADHCAIFAM83HProtein degradationWhole-exome sequencing

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