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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2024

Genetic diagnosis of Alport syndrome in 16 Chinese families.

Tangli Xiao, Jun Zhang, Li Liu, Bo Zhang

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Article in Molecular genetics & genomic medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Tangli XiaoDepartment of Nephrology, the Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Chongqing Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urology Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, P.R. China.
Jun ZhangDepartment of Nephrology, the Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Chongqing Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urology Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, P.R. China.
Li LiuDepartment of Nephrology, the Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Chongqing Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urology Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, P.R. China.
Bo ZhangDepartment of Nephrology, the Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Chongqing Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urology Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, P.R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6626-8833
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlport syndrome (AS) is a genetically heterogeneous disorder resulting from mutations in the collagen IV genes COL4A3, COL4A4, and COL4A5. The genetic diagnosis of AS is very important to make precise diagnosis and achieve optimal outcomes.

methodsIn this study, 16 Chinese families with suspected AS were recruited after pedigree analysis, and the clinical presentations were analyzed by a nephrologist. The genetic diagnosis was performed by whole-exome sequencing (WES) and the disease-causing variants were confirmed by Sanger sequencing.

resultsThe cohort of probands included seven men and nine women, with a mean age of 19.9 years. Pathological analysis showed slight-to-moderate mesangial proliferation, and thin basement membrane was the main findings. Pathogenic variants were revealed by WES in each family, and the co-segregation with renal presentation was confirmed by PCR. In addition, RT-PCR analysis showed that the intronic variant led to aberrant splicing.

conclusionOur findings expand the spectrum of AS gene variation, which will inform genetic diagnosis and add to the theoretical basis for the prevention of AS.

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Nephritis, HereditaryAdultAsian PeopleAutoantigensChinaCollagen Type IVFemaleHumansKidneyMaleYoung AdultAutoantigensCOL4A4 protein, humanCOL4A5 protein, humanCollagen Type IVtype IV collagen alpha3 chainAlport syndromeCOL4A3COL4A4COL4A5variants

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