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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2024

Aberrant splicing caused by a novel KMT2A variant in Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome.

Jianing Niu, Xiaoming Teng, Junyu 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 4 papers.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jianing NiuReproductive Medicine Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9244-0184
Xiaoming TengReproductive Medicine Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Junyu ZhangReproductive Medicine Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0239-6670
Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital · CNJiaxing University · CN

Funding

Municipal Human Resources Development Program for Outstanding Young Talents in Medical and Health Sciences in Shanghai 2018YQ39Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 19ZR1462300Shanghai Pujiang Program 2020PJD078
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWiedemann-Steiner syndrome (WSS) is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder caused by KMT2A variants. The aim of this study was to characterize a novel KMT2A variant in a child with WSS and demonstrate integrated diagnostic approaches.

methodsA 3-year-old female with developmental delay, distinctive facial features, and anal fistula underwent whole exome sequencing (WES). RNA analysis was performed to assess splicing effects caused by a novel variant.

resultsWES identified novel heterozygous KMT2A c.5664+6T>C variant initially classified as a variant of uncertain significance. RNA analysis provided evidence of aberrant splicing (exon 20 skipping), allowing reclassification to likely pathogenic. The patient exhibited typical WSS features along with a potential novel finding of anal fistula.

conclusionThis report describes a novel non-canonical splice site variant in KMT2A associated with WSS. RNA analysis was critical for variant reclassification. Detailed phenotypic evaluation revealed common and expanded WSS manifestations. This case highlights the importance of combining clinical assessment, DNA testing, and RNA functional assays for the diagnosis of rare genetic disorders.

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Abnormalities, MultipleContractureFaciesGrowth DisordersIntellectual DisabilityMicrocephalyRectal FistulaChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansRNASyndromeRNAKMT2ARNA analysiswhole exome sequencingWiedemann-Steiner syndrome

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