A novel homozygous frameshift variant in the MCPH1 gene causes primary microcephaly in a consanguineous Saudi family

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Primary microcephaly (MCPH) is a rare developmental defect characterized by impaired cognitive functions, retarded neurodevelopment and reduced brain size.
It is genetically heterogeneous and so far more than 17 genes associated with this disease have been identified.
Primary microcephaly type 1 (MCPH1) gene encodes a protein called microcephalin, which is implicated in chromosome condensation and DNA damage induced cellular responses. It is suggested to play a role in neurogenesis and regulation of the size of the cerebral cortex. Whole exome sequencing revealed a novel, homozygous frameshift mutation (c.373_374delAA) in MCPH1 gene in exon 5 resulting in frameshift change from p.Lys125Glusfs*7. Our report presents the results of the simultaneous analysis of the trio exome data of both unaffected parents and their affected son. A homozygous frameshift variant in the MCPH1 gene was identified as a plausible candidate causal variant for the clinical phenotype in this family.

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