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ArticleJournal of neurology2024

Genotype-phenotype correlations of neurofibromatosis type 1: a cross-sectional study from a large Chinese cohort.

Beiyao Zhu, Tingting Zheng, Wei Wang, Yihui Gu, Chengjiang Wei, Qingfeng Li, Zhichao Wang

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Article in Journal of neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Beiyao Zhu *Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Tingting Zheng *Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Wei WangDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Yihui GuDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Chengjiang WeiDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Qingfeng LiDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. dr.liqingfeng@shsmu.edu.cn.
Zhichao WangDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. shmuwzc@163.com.
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital · CNShanghai Jiao Tong University · CN

Funding

Innovative Research Team of High-level Local University in Shanghai SHSMU-ZDCX20210400National Natural Science Foundation of China 82102344National Natural Science Foundation of China 82172228Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipality 22ZR1422300Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 22MC1940300
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Abstract

backgroundNeurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a highly heterogeneous autosomal genetic disorder characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical and molecular manifestations. The correlations between genotype and phenotype in NF1 remain elusive. This study aimed to elucidate genotype-phenotype associations in a large Chinese cohort of NF1 patients.

methodsWe included NF1 patients from our center who underwent genetic testing for NF1 variants and systemic examination. Genotype-phenotype correlation analyses were performed, focusing on variation types and involved neurofibromin domains.

resultsA total of 195 patients were enrolled, comprising 105 males and 90 females, with a median age of 18 years. Truncating variants, single amino acid variations, and splicing variants accounted for 139/195 (71.3%), 23/195 (11.8%), and 33/195 (16.9%), respectively. Patients with splicing variants exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of spinal plexiform neurofibromas (spinal PNF) than those with truncating variants (76.4% vs. 51.8%; p = 0.022). Variations affecting the PKC domain were associated with higher rates of cutaneous neurofibromas (CNF) (100% vs. 64.9%, p < 0.001), Lisch nodules (100% vs. 61.2%, p < 0.001), plexiform neurofibromas (PNF) (100% vs. 95.7%, p = 0.009), and psychiatric disorders (11.8% vs. 1.6%, p = 0.042). Patients with mutations in the CSRD had an elevated risk of secondary primary malignancies (11.6% vs. 2.8%, p = 0.015). GRD involvement might enhance the risk of Lisch nodules (76.9% vs. 53.7%, p = 0.044). Variations in the Sec14-PH domain were correlated with a higher rate of CNF (76.8% vs. 58.6%, p = 0.014). Additionally, we found that the p.R1748* variants carry a high risk of malignancy.

conclusionOur study suggested some novel genotype-phenotype correlations within a Chinese cohort, providing innovative insights into this complex field that may contribute to genetic counseling, risk stratification, and clinical management for the NF1 population.

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Neurofibroma, PlexiformNeurofibromatosis 1AdolescentChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGenetic Association StudiesHumansMalePhenotypeClinical manifestationsGenotype–phenotype correlationsMutation spectrumNeurofibromatosis type 1Whole-body MRI

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