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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2022

Whole exome analysis of patients in Japan with hearing loss reveals high heterogeneity among responsible and novel candidate genes.

Hideki Mutai, Yukihide Momozawa, Yoichiro Kamatani, Atsuko Nakano, Hirokazu Sakamoto, Tetsuya Takiguchi, Kiyomitsu Nara, Michiaki Kubo, Tatsuo Matsunaga

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Hideki MutaiDivision of Hearing and Balance Research, National Institute of Sensory Organs, National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center, 2-5-1 Higashigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8902, Japan.
Yukihide MomozawaLaboratory for Genotyping Development, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan.
Yoichiro KamataniLaboratory for Statistical Analysis, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan.
Atsuko NakanoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Chiba Children's Hospital, 579-1 Hetacho, Midori-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 266-0007, Japan.
Hirokazu SakamotoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, 1-6-7 Minatojima Minami-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan.
Tetsuya TakiguchiDepartment of Otolaryngology, National Hospital Organization Kanazawa Medical Center, 1-1 Shimoishibiki-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa, 920-8650, Japan.
Kiyomitsu NaraDivision of Hearing and Balance Research, National Institute of Sensory Organs, National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center, 2-5-1 Higashigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8902, Japan.
Michiaki KuboRIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan.
Tatsuo MatsunagaDivision of Hearing and Balance Research, National Institute of Sensory Organs, National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center, 2-5-1 Higashigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8902, Japan. tatsuo.matsunaga@kankakuki.jp.ORCID 0000-0001-9647-1496
RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences · JPTokyo Medical Center · JPChiba Hospital · JPKanazawa Medical Center · JPOsaka City University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHeterogeneous genetic loci contribute to hereditary hearing loss; more than 100 deafness genes have been identified, and the number is increasing. To detect pathogenic variants in multiple deafness genes, in addition to novel candidate genes associated with hearing loss, whole exome sequencing (WES), followed by analysis prioritizing genes categorized in four tiers, were applied.

resultsTrios from families with non-syndromic or syndromic hearing loss (n = 72) were subjected to WES. After segregation analysis and interpretation according to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines, candidate pathogenic variants in 11 previously reported deafness genes (STRC, MYO15A, CDH23, PDZD7, PTPN11, SOX10, EYA1, MYO6, OTOF, OTOG, and ZNF335) were identified in 21 families. Discrepancy between pedigree inheritance and genetic inheritance was present in one family. In addition, eight genes (SLC12A2, BAIAP2L2, HKDC1, SVEP1, CACNG1, GTPBP4, PCNX2, and TBC1D8) were screened as single candidate genes in 10 families.

conclusionsOur findings demonstrate that four-tier assessment of WES data is efficient and can detect novel candidate genes associated with hearing loss, in addition to pathogenic variants of known deafness genes.

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DeafnessHearing LossExomeExome SequencingGTP-Binding ProteinsHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsJapanMutationNuclear ProteinsPedigreeSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 2GTP-Binding ProteinsGTPBP4 protein, humanIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsNuclear ProteinsSLC12A2 protein, humanSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 2STRC protein, humanDeafness genesHearing lossWhole exome sequencing analysis

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