经典型苯丙酮尿症苯丙氨酸羟化酶基因的新突变鉴定

目的研究经典型苯丙酮尿症(phenylketonuria, PKU)基因突变.方法应用聚合酶链反应,单链构象多态分析和DNA直接测序等技术,对内蒙古地区32个PKU家系苯丙氨酸羟化酶(phenylalanine hydroxylase, PAH)基因第3～12外显子进行了鉴定分析. 结果检出14种PAH基因点突变R243Q (12/64)、Y356X(6/64)、Y204C(5/64)、R261Q(2/64)、Y161S(2/64)、R252Q(1/64)、R111X(2/64)、D282G(1/64)、S303P(1/64)、G239D(1/64)、R413P(1/64)、IVS7nt+2(2/64)、IVS4nt+3(1/64)、IVS9nt+34(2/64),经检索国际PAH基因突变数据统计库(截至到2004年7月),确认IVS4nt+3(G>C)、IVS9nt+34(G>A)为国际首次发现的新突变,S303P(T>C) 、D282G(A>G)为国内首次报道的新突变.结论内蒙古人群苯丙氨酸羟化酶基因存在突变的多样性,R243Q、Y356X、Y204C是PAH基因的突变热点.     

Ten novel mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene (PAH) observed in Brazilian patients with phenylketonuria

In the present study we report on the identification of ten novel mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene of Brazilian patients with phenylketonuria (PKU): IVS5-54A>G, IVS6+17G>T, E205A, F240S, K274E, I318T, L321L, C357G, IVS11+17G>A and S411X. These mutations were detected during the characterization of the PAH genotypes of 115 patients with PKU from the southeast region of Brazil. The results obtained confirm the high heterogeneity of the PAH gene and provide information about the distribution of PKU mutations in the Brazilian population.     

高分辨率熔解曲线分析技术检测苯丙酮尿症患者的苯丙氨酸羟化酶基因突变

目的 应用高分辨率熔解曲线（HRM）分析技术检测苯丙酮尿症患者苯丙氨酸羟化酶基因突变.方法 利用PCR扩增13例苯丙酮尿症（PKU）患者的苯丙氨酸羟化酶（PAH）基因第6、7、11及12外显子,然后对PCR产物进行HRM分析,通过DNA测序对HRM结果进行验证.结果 在13例PKU患者的26个PAH等位基因中共检测出5种不同突变基因,总检出率为38.5％.常见的突变类型是R243Q和A434D.检测出两种多态性位点为Q232Q和V245V.HRM分析结果与测序结果完全一致.结论 HRM技术具有简单、快速、易操作、准确等优点,可用于PKU患者PAH基因突变筛查.     

A comprehensive study of phenylalanine hydroxylase gene mutations in the Iranian phenylketonuria patients

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene. After thalassemia, PKU is considered as the most common autosomal recessive diseases in the Iranian population. Therefore, an efficient diagnostic strategy is required to identify disease-causing mutations in this population. Following our first report in 2003, here we presented a comprehensive study on the mutation spectrum of the PAH gene in the Iranian population. This study was performed on 280 unrelated chromosomes from 140 Iranian patients with classic PKU. All 13 exons as well as exon-intron boundaries of the PAH gene were analyzed by direct DNA sequencing. Thirty four different mutations were identified by a mutation detection rate of 100%. IVS10-11G > A, p.P281L, R261Q, p.F39del and IVS11+1G > C were the most prevalent mutations with frequencies of 26.07%, 19.3%, 12.86%, 6.07 and 3.93%, respectively. All other mutations represented a relative frequency less than 3.5%. The data from this study provided a comprehensive spectrum of the PAH gene mutations which can facilitate carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis of PKU disease in the Iranian population.     

Comparative multiplex dosage analysis detects whole exon deletions at the phenylalanine hydroxylase locus

We have developed quantitative comparative multiplex dosage analysis to detect altered copy number of regions of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene. Out of 41 alleles (4% of 1,010 PKU chromosomes) on which a mutation had not been characterized previously, this technique has highlighted two novel mutations: deletions of exon 5 and of exon 6 on a total of eight alleles. Restriction-enzyme digestion of genomic DNA and hybridization to an amplified segment of the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) cDNA probe PAH247 established the size of the deletion in five individuals to be between 700 and 900 bases. We also report somatic mosaicism in the parent of an affected child previously shown to have a deletion spanning exons 5 and 6. Finally, we report a putative duplication of a region encompassing exon 6 in an affected individual.     

Eight new mutations of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene in Italian patients with hyperphenylalaninemia

This report identifies eight new mutations of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene detected in Italian patients with hyperphenylalaninemia. The trivial name of the mutations, predicted phenotypic effect, and population of origin (Italian region) are as follows: F55L (nonconservative change: classic, moderate, mild PKU ?; Sicily), IVS2nt-13 (splicing defect, classic PKU; Tuscany), I65N (nonconservative change classic, moderate, mild PKU ?; Sicily), H201Y (non-PKU HPA; Sicily), I269L (non-PKU HPA, or polymorphism; Sicily), IVS7nt3 (splicing defect or polymorphism; Sicily), I283N (classic PKU; Sicily), IVS12nt2 (splicing defect, classic PKU; Sicily and Apulia). In Sicily, the relative frequency of mutations F55L, I65N, H201Y, I269L, IVS7nt3, I283N, IVS12nt2 is < 1%. The seven new mutations identified in the Sicilian population increase the remarkable genetic heterogeneity typical of this population with an estimated homozygosity value at the PAH locus of 0.041. Hum Mutat 11:240–243, 1998. © 1998 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Haplotype analysis of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene in Turkish phenylketonuria families

We have estimated the haplotype distribution of mutant and normal phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) alleles for 17 Turkish phenylketonuria (PKU) families: 20 normal and 27 mutated PAH alleles could be identified. Of the latter, the most prevalent were associated with haplotype 6 (29.6%), 1 (18.5%) and 36 (11.1%), while the normal alleles were preferentially associated with haplotype 1 (20%). Of the 19 different haplotypes observed, 5 have not been described previously. The haplotype distribution differed significantly from that of the Northern European population. Two of the eight polymorphic sites were in association with PKU. No deletions of exon sequences were found in the families analysed.     

山西省经典型苯丙酮尿症患者苯丙氨酸羟化酶基因突变研究

目的 探讨山西省经典型苯丙酮尿症(phenylketonuria,PKU)患者苯丙氨酸羟化酶(phenylalanine hydroxylase,PAH)基因第3、6、7、11和12外显子的突变特征.方法 通过测序及序列比对的方法对山西省59例经典型PKU患者和100名正常儿童PAH基因进行序列分析,以确定其突变位点、性质和突变频率.结果 通过序列分析,发现在患儿和正常儿童中均出现Q232Q(CAA→CAG)、V245V(GTG→GTA)和L385L(CTG→CTC)3种单核苷酸多态性位点(single nucleotide polymorphism,SNP),其中患儿cDNA 696位点的SNP发生率高达96.2%,正常儿童的SNP发生率为97.0%;患儿cDNA 735位点的SNP发生率为76.1%,正常儿童的SNP发生率为77.3%;患儿cDNA1155位点的SNP发生率仅为7.6%,正常儿童SNP发生率为8.3%.正常儿童的其它序列与GenBank中序列比较的无差异.在患儿的基因序列中还发现了16种共计72个突变基因,占全部PAH突变基因的61.0%.第3外显子发现3种突变R111X、H64＞TfsX9和S70 del,突变频率分别为5.1%、0.8%、0.8%;第6外显子仅发现1种突变EX6-96A＞G,突变频率达10.2%;第7外显子中R243Q的突变频率最高,占12.7%,其次是Ivs7+2T＞A,占5.1%,T278I占2.5%,G247V、R252Q、L255S、R261Q、E280K均占0.8%;第11外显子中,Y356 X占5.9%,V399V占5.1%;第12外显子中,R413P占5.9%,A434D占2.5%.在16种突变中,有9种错义突变、3种剪接位点突变、2种无义突变及2种缺失,其中,H64＞TfsX9为本次研究新发现.结论 明确了山西省经典型PKU患者PAH基因第3、6、7、11和12外显子的突变种类和分布等特征,EX6-96A＞G、R243Q可能属于山西人群中PAH基因突变的热点.     

Mutation analysis of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene and its clinical implications in two Japanese patients with non-phenylketonuria hyperphenylalaninemia

We describe a mutation analysis for the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene and the clinical outcome of two Japanese patients with non-phenylketonuria (PKU) hyperphenylalaninemia (serum phenylalanine level below 600 μmol/l under a free diet) detected by a mass-screening program. Single strand conformation polynorphism analysis and direct sequencing of their genomic DNAs revealed that non-PKU hyperphenylalaninemia resulted from compound heterozygosity for a mutation causing classical PKU and a mutation with a milder effect on phenylalanine hydroxylase activity. The mutations were R241C and R243Q in exon 7, and R413P in exon 12. The mutation genotypes of the two patients were R241C/R243Q and R241C/R413P. It has been demonstrated that homozygosity for the R243Q or R413P mutation is associated with a severe phenotype of PKU and low in vitro expression activity. In contrast, the R241C mutation has much less effect on phenylalanine hydroxylase activity. The metabolic consequence of each variant allele was confirmed by a phenylalanine loading test in the patients and their parents. The patients achieved normal results in all intellectual and neurologic tests. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed no abnormalities. The dietary restriction was continued until 10 years of age in order to maintain the serum phenylalanine level below 400 μmol/l. The genetic analysis to distinguish non-PKU hyperphenylalaninemia from classical PKU helps to determine the principles of dietary management in the early infantile period. Received: June 2, 1998 / Accepted: July 17, 1998     

Silent mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene as an aid to the diagnosis of phenylketonuria.

Direct sequencing of the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene indicated the existence of silent mutations in codons 232, 245, and 385, linked to specific RFLP haplotypes in several Caucasian populations, namely Germans, Bulgarians, Italians, Turks, and Lithuanians. All three mutations create a new restriction site and can be easily detected on PCR amplified DNA. The usefulness of the silent mutations for diagnostic purposes depends on the haplotype distribution in the target population. The combined analysis of these markers and one or two PKU mutations forms a simple panel of diagnostic tests with full informativeness in a large proportion of PKU families, which helps to avoid the problems of genetic heterogeneity and of prenatal genomic Southern blot analysis.     

Molecular analysis of the CHD7 gene in CHARGE syndrome: identification of 22 novel mutations and evidence for a low contribution of large CHD7 deletions

PurposeAutosomal dominant CHARGE syndrome (OMIM no. 214800) is characterized by choanal atresia or cleft lip or palate, ocular colobomas, cardiovascular malformations, retardation of growth, ear anomalies, and deafness, and is caused by mutations in the CHD7 gene. Here, we describe the outcome of a molecular genetic analysis in 18 Finnish and 56 German patients referred for molecular confirmation of the clinical diagnosis of suspected CHARGE syndrome.MethodsQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction or multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification assays did not reveal deletions in mutation negative cases, suggesting that larger CHD7 deletions are not a major cause of CHARGE syndrome.ResultsIn this group of 74 patients, we found mutations in 30 cases. 22 mutations were novel, including 11 frameshift, 5 nonsense, 3 splice-site, and 3 missense mutations. One de novo frameshift mutation was found in the last exon and is expected to result in a minimally shortened CHD7 polypeptide. Because the mutation is associated with a typical CHARGE syndrome phenotype, it may indicate the presence of an as yet unknown functional domain in the very carboxyterminal end of CHD7.ConclusionsOur mutation detection rate of 40.5% is reflective of screening an unselected sample population referred for CHD7 testing based on suspected clinical diagnosis of CHARGE syndrome and not for having met strict clinical criteria for this disorder.     

Molecular basis of phenylketonuria and related hyperphenylalaninemias: mutations and polymorphisms in the human phenylalanine hydroxylase gene.

Mutations in the human phenylalanine hydroxylase gene producing phenylketonuria or hyperphenylalaninemia have now been identified in many patients from various ethnic groups. These mutations all exhibit a high degree of association with specific restriction fragment-length polymorphism haplotypes at the PAH locus. About 50 of these mutations are single-base substitutions, including six nonsense mutations and eight splicing mutations, with the remainder being missense mutations. One splicing mutation results in a 3 amino acid in-frame insertion. Two or 3 large deletions, 2 single codon deletions, and 2 single base deletions have been found. Twelve of the missense mutations apparently result from the methylation and subsequent deamination of highly mutagenic CpG dinucleotides. Recurrent mutation has been observed at several of these sites, producing associations with different haplotypes in different populations. About half of all missense mutations have been examined by in vitro expression analysis, and a significant correlation has been observed between residual PAH activity and disease phenotype. Since continuing advances in molecular methodologies have dramatically accelerated the rate in which new mutations are being identified and characterized, this register of mutations will be updated periodically.     

Mutation and haplotype analysis of phenylalanine hydroxylase alleles in classical PKU patients from the Czech Republic: identification of four novel mutations.

Mutations, haplotypes, and other polymorphic markers in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene were analysed in 133 unrelated Czech families with classical phenylketonuria (PKU). Almost 95% of all mutant alleles were identified, using a combination of PCR and restriction analysis, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE), and sequencing. A total of 30 different mutations, 16 various RFLP/VNTR haplotypes, and four polymorphisms were detected on 266 independent mutant chromosomes. The most common molecular defect observed in the Czech population was R408W (54.9%). Each of the other 29 mutations was present in no more than 5% of alleles and 13 mutations were found in only one PKU allele each (0.4%). Four novel mutations G239A, R270fsdel5bp, A342P, and IVS11nt-8g-->a were identified. In 14 (5.1%) alleles, linked to four different RFLP/VNTR haplotypes, the sequence alterations still remain unknown. Our results confirm that PKU is a heterogeneous disorder at the molecular level. Since there is evidence for the gene flow coming from northern, western, and southern parts of Europe into our Slavic population, it is clear that human migration has been the most important factor in the spread of PKU alleles in Europe.     

苯丙氨酸羟化酶基因突变及其与表型的关系研究进展

苯丙酮尿症(phenylketonuria,PKU)是一种可以造成儿童不同程度智力损害的常见的先天代谢性疾病,属于常染色体隐性遗传,OMIM编号为261600。PKU是由苯丙氨酸羟化酶(Phenylalanine hydroxylase,PAH)基因突变导致的肝脏PAH酶活性降低或丧失所致,1934年由Folling首先报道了此病。1983年该基因被定位在12q22-24.2。近些年,随着分子遗传学及生物学等科学的发展,对PKU研究也在不断深入。目前在国际PAH数据库(http//www.pahdb.mcgill.ca)中总共收录546种突变等位基因,659种基因型。PKU表型与基因突变类型有关,但是有些带有相同pah基因突变的不同PKU患者存在表型差异。全面了解pah基因结构、pah基因表达特点、酶结构和功能以及基因突变对酶结构和功能的影响的分子机制是对PKU表型认识的基础。本文根据近年来的研究成果,对pah基因结构,PAH酶结构,基因突变及其与表型的关系等进行详细阐述。