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ArticleJournal of molecular neuroscience : MN2023

A Novel Mutation in the MAP7D3 Gene in Two Siblings with Severe Intellectual Disability and Autistic Traits: Concurrent Assessment of BDNF Functional Polymorphism, X-Inactivation and Oxidative Stress to Explain Disease Severity.

Marwa Kharrat, Abir Ben Issa, Abdelaziz Tlili, Olfa Jallouli, Olfa Alila-Fersi, Marwa Maalej, Jihen Chouchen, Yosra Ghouylia, Fatma Kamoun, Chahnez Triki and 1 more

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  1. [Advances in research on gender differences in autism spectrum disorders].Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics · 2025
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Marwa KharratLaboratory of Molecular and Functional Genetics, Faculty of Science of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia. marwa.kharrat.feki@gmail.com.
Abir Ben IssaChild Neurology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.
Abdelaziz TliliDepartment of Applied Biology, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Olfa JallouliChild Neurology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.
Olfa Alila-FersiLaboratory of Molecular and Functional Genetics, Faculty of Science of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia.
Marwa MaalejLaboratory of Molecular and Functional Genetics, Faculty of Science of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia.
Jihen ChouchenDepartment of Applied Biology, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Yosra GhouyliaChild Neurology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.
Fatma KamounChild Neurology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.
Chahnez TrikiChild Neurology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.
Faiza FakhfakhLaboratory of Molecular and Functional Genetics, Faculty of Science of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia. faiza.fakhfakh02@gmail.com.
University of Sfax · TNHopital Universitaire Hedi Chaker · TNUniversity of Sharjah · AE

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Abstract

Intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by extreme genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity. However, understanding this heterogeneity is difficult due to the intricate interplay among multiple interconnected genes, epigenetic factors, oxidative stress, and environmental factors. Employing next-generation sequencing (NGS), we revealed the genetic cause of ID and autistic traits in two patients from a consanguineous family followed by segregation analysis. Furthermore, in silico prediction methods and 3D modeling were conducted to predict the effect of the variants. To establish genotype-phenotype correlation, X-chromosome inactivation using Methylation-specific PCR and oxidative stress markers were also investigated. By analyzing the NGS data of the two patients, we identified a novel frameshift mutation c.2174_2177del (p.Thr725MetfsTer2) in the MAP7D3 gene inherited from their mother along with the functional BDNF Val66Met polymorphism inherited from their father. The 3D modeling demonstrated that the p.Thr725MetfsTer2 variant led to the loss of the C-terminal tail of the MAP7D3 protein. This change could destabilize its structure and impact kinesin-1's binding to microtubules via an allosteric effect. Moreover, the analysis of oxidative stress biomarkers revealed an elevated oxidative stress in the two patients compared to the controls. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report describing severe ID and autistic traits in familial cases with novel frameshift mutation c.2174_2177del in the MAP7D3 gene co-occurring with the functional polymorphism Val66M in the BDNF gene. Besides, our study underlines the importance of investigating combined genetic variations, X-chromosome inactivation (XCI) patterns, and oxidative stress markers for a better understanding of ID and autism etiology.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderAutistic DisorderIntellectual DisabilityBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorHumansMutationPatient AcuitySiblingsX Chromosome InactivationBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorAutistic traitsIntellectual disabilityMAP7D3 geneNGSOxidative stress

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