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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2025

Identification and Functional Analysis of Novel Mutations in AXIN2 and LRP6 Linked With Non-Syndromic Tooth Agenesis.

Wendi Luo, Haitang Yue, Guangtai Song, Jing Cheng, Miao He

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  2. Dissecting the Genetic Contribution of Tooth Agenesis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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Wendi LuoState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4031-6391
Haitang YueState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Guangtai SongDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Jing ChengDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Miao HeState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8255-8072

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 81970904National Natural Science Foundation of China U22A20313
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTooth agenesis (TA) ranks among the most common dental abnormalities. This study aimed to explore the etiology and pathogenesis in Chinese families with non-syndromic TA.

methodsChinese families exhibiting non-syndromic TA were recruited. Exome sequencing was conducted to identify mutations in the candidate genes, followed by Sanger sequencing for validation. Functional studies, including bioinformatics analyses, western blots, and dual-luciferase assays, were performed to analyze the impact of the two mutations on the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

resultsWe identified a novel heterozygous frameshift insertion in AXIN2 [NM_001363813.1: c.1799dupG (p.Asn601GlnfsTer41)] and a novel de novo heterozygous non-frameshift deletion in LRP6 [NM_002336.3: c.3074_3082del (p.1025_1028del)]. Further functional studies indicated that AXIN2 p.Asn601GlnfsTer41 caused hyperactivation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, and LRP6 p.1025_1028del led to pathway suppression.

conclusionsThis study expands the spectrum of AXIN2 and LRP6 mutations associated with non-syndromic TA. Our study provided further functional evidence supporting the pathogenicity of suppression and excessive activation of the Wnt signaling pathway in TA.

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AnodontiaAxin ProteinLow Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-6FemaleFrameshift MutationHEK293 CellsHumansMaleMutationPedigreeWnt Signaling PathwayAXIN2 protein, humanAxin ProteinLow Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-6LRP6 protein, humanAXIN2LRP6tooth agenesisWnt/β‐catenin pathway

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PMCPMC12035762

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