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ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2025

Identification of novel RIPK4 variants in a Chinese patient with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC).

Yi-Lei Lu, Meng-Wei Liu, Jie-Yuan Jin, Ding Pan

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Yi-Lei Lu *Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Meng-Wei Liu *School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Jie-Yuan JinDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Ding PanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China. panding@csu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 81701927
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Abstract

backgroundArthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a congenital disorder characterized by multiple joint involvement, primarily affecting limb mobility and leading to various tissue contractures. Variations in the RIPK4 gene may impact connective tissues, thereby resulting in a spectrum of malformations. This study aimed to identify the genetic etiologies of AMC patients and provide genetic testing information for further diagnosis and treatment of AMC.

methodsWe recruited a Chinese female patient with hand-related AMC and her family members. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was employed to determine the genetic etiologies of the patient's disease. The pathogenic mechanisms of the identified variations were analyzed using protein tolerance profiling and modeling.

resultsWe identified two novel RIPK4 variants (c.1354G > A, p.E452K; c.1558A > T, p.T520S). Pathogenicity studies indicated that the c.1354G > A, p.E452K variant changed the charge from negative to positive and altered the chemical properties from acidic to alkaline, potentially significantly affecting protein function.

conclusionsWe reported the discovery of two novel RIPK4 variants (c.1354G > A, p.E452K; c.1558A > T, p.T520S) in a Chinese AMC female patient's family. Our study enhances the genetic repository for AMC and highlights the pathogenicity of RIPK4 variants, underscoring the significance of comprehensive management for genetic-related diseases, particularly the critical roles of prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.

trial registrationThe research protocol received approval from the Ethics Review Committee of Xiangya Hospital of Central South University in China (approval number: 202103427), registered in March 2021, with all participants providing duly signed informed consent forms.

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ArthrogryposisEast Asian PeopleMutationReceptor-Interacting Protein Serine-Threonine KinasesChinaExome SequencingFemaleHumansPedigreeProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptor-Interacting Protein Serine-Threonine KinasesRIPK4 protein, humanArthrogryposis multiplex congenitalReceptor-Interacting Protein Kinase 4Sanger sequencingWhole-exome sequencing

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