Novel frameshift mutation in the KCNQ1 gene responsible for Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome

Authors

  • Amirfarjam Fazelifar Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Azam Amirian Molecular Medicine Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
  • Morteza Karimipour Molecular Medicine Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
  • Seyed Mohammad Dalili Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Siamak Saber Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Sirous Zeinali Molecular Medicine Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran|Medical Genetics Laboratory, Kawsar Human Genetics Research Center, No. 41 Majlesi Street, Vali Asr Street, Tehran, Iran
  • Vahid Akbari Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  • Zahra Zafari Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:

Objective(s): Jervell and Lange–Nielsen syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in KCNQ1 or KCNE1 genes. The disease is characterized by sensorineural hearing loss and long QT syndrome. Methods: Here we present a 3.5-year-old female patient, an offspring of consanguineous marriage, who had a history of recurrent syncope and congenital sensorineural deafness. The patient and the family members were screened for mutations in KCNQ1 gene by linkage analysis and DNA sequencing. Results: DNA sequencing showed a c.1532_1534delG (p. A512Pfs*81) mutation in the KCNQ1 gene in homozygous form. The results of short tandem repeat (STR) markers showed that the disease in the family is linked to the KCNQ1 gene. The mutation was confirmed in the parents in heterozygous form. Conclusion: This is the first report of this variant in KCNQ1 gene in an Iranian family. The data of this study could be used for early diagnosis of the condition in the family and genetic counseling.

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volume 21  issue 1

pages  108- 111

publication date 2018-01-01

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