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ArticleMolecular cytogenetics2023

Preimplantation genetic testing for Aicardi-Goutières syndrome induced by novel compound heterozygous mutations of TREX1: an unaffected live birth.

Huiling Xu, Jiajie Pu, Suiling Lin, Rui Hu, Jilong Yao, Xuemei Li

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Huiling XuDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Southern Medical University Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Jiajie PuDepartment of Bioinformatics, 01life Institute, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China.
Suiling LinDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Southern Medical University Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Rui HuDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Southern Medical University Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Jilong YaoDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Southern Medical University Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Xuemei LiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Southern Medical University Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. szfy202204@163.com.
Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital · CNSouthern Medical University · CN

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Research Program of Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality 2020231557The Key Medical Subject of Shenzhen (2020-2024)(SZXK031)
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Abstract

backgroundAicardi-Goutières syndrome (AGS) is a rare, autosomal recessive, hereditary neurodegenerative disorder. It is characterized mainly by early onset progressive encephalopathy, concomitant with an increase in interferon-α levels in the cerebrospinal fluid. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a procedure that could be used to choose unaffected embryos for transfer after analysis of biopsied cells, which prevents at-risk couples from facing the risk of pregnancy termination.

methodsTrio-based whole exome sequencing, karyotyping and chromosomal microarray analysis were used to determine the pathogenic mutations for the family. To block the inheritance of the disease, multiple annealing and looping-based amplification cycles was used for whole genome amplification of the biopsied trophectoderm cells. Sanger sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) haplotyping were used to detect the state of the gene mutations. Copy number variation (CNV) analysis was also carried out to prevent embryonic chromosomal abnormalities. Prenatal diagnosis was preformed to verify the PGT outcomes.

resultsA novel compound heterozygous mutation in TREX1 gene was found in the proband causing AGS. A total of 3 blastocysts formed after intracytoplasmic sperm injection were biopsied. After genetic analyses, an embryo harbored a heterozygous mutation in TREX1 and without CNV was transferred. A healthy baby was born at 38th weeks and prenatal diagnosis results confirmed the accuracy of PGT.

conclusionsIn this study, we identified two novel pathogenic mutations in TREX1, which has not been previously reported. Our study extends the mutation spectrum of TREX1 gene and contributes to the molecular diagnosis as well as genetic counseling for AGS. Our results demonstrated that combining NGS-based SNP haplotyping for PGT-M with invasive prenatal diagnosis is an effective approach to block the transmission of AGS and could be applied to prevent other monogenic diseases.

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Aicardi–Goutières syndromeMonogenic diseasePGT-MTREX1

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