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ArticleMolecular syndromology2023

Identification of a Novel Nonsense Variant in the

Feroz Khan, Abida Arshad, Asmat Ullah, Ellen Steenackers, Geert Mortier, Wasim Ahmad, Muhammad Arshad, Sarmir Khan, Amir Hayat, Ikram Khan and 2 more

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Article in Molecular syndromology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1.6field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. The role of genetics and molecular mechanisms in early onset scoliosis.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2026
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  2. Novel Splice Variant in theDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 7 institutions in 3 countries.

Feroz KhanDepartment of Zoology, Wild Life and Fisheries, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Abida ArshadDepartment of Zoology, Wild Life and Fisheries, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Asmat UllahDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Ellen SteenackersDepartment of Medical Genetics, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Geert MortierDepartment of Medical Genetics, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Wasim AhmadDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad ArshadDepartment of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Sarmir KhanDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Academy of Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Amir HayatDepartment Biochemistry, Faculty of Life and Chemical Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan.
Ikram KhanSchool of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Muhammad Asim KhanDepartment of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Wim Van HulDepartment of Medical Genetics, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
University of Antwerp · BEQuaid-i-Azam University · PKAbdul Wali Khan University Mardan · PKFirst Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University · CNInternational Islamic University, Islamabad · PKLanzhou University · CNPir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University · PK

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Spondylocostal dysostosis (SCD) is characterized by multiple vertebral abnormalities associated with abnormalities of the ribs. Five genes causative for the disease have been identified. These include Methods: In the current study, we investigated a Pakistani consanguineous family segregating spondylocostal dysotosis. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) followed by Sanger sequencing was performed using DNA of affected and unaffected individuals to identify pathogenic variant(s). The identified variant was interpreted using ACMG classification. Literature review was performed to summarize currently known mutated alleles of Results: Clinical examination using anthropometric measurements and radiographs diagnosed the patients to be afflicted with SCD. Pedigree analysis of the affected family showed an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern of the disease. WES followed by Sanger sequencing identified a novel homozygous nonsense variant ( Conclusion: The study will be helpful in carrier testing and genetic counseling to prevent segregation of the disease to the next generations within this family. It also provides knowledge for clinicians and researchers in search of a better understanding of SCD anomalies.

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DLL3Novel nonsense variantSpondylocostal dysostosisWhole-exome sequencing

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PMID37323197
PMCPMC10267518
OpenAlexW4318826705

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