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amamutdb.no: A Relational Database for MAN2B1 Allelic Variants that Compiles Genotypes, Clinical Phenotypes, and Biochemical and Structural Data of Mutant MAN2B1 in α‐Mannosidosis
Author(s) -
Riise Stensland Hilde Monica Frostad,
Frantzen Gabrio,
Kuokkanen Elina,
Buvang Elisabeth Kjeldsen,
Klenow Helle Bagterp,
Heikinheimo Pirkko,
Malm Dag,
Nilssen Øivind
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
human mutation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.981
H-Index - 162
eISSN - 1098-1004
pISSN - 1059-7794
DOI - 10.1002/humu.22787
Subject(s) - missense mutation , biology , phenotype , genetics , mutation , genotype , genotype phenotype distinction , gene , mutant , allele , database , computational biology , computer science
α-Mannosidosis is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the MAN2B1 gene, encoding lysosomal α-mannosidase. The disorder is characterized by a range of clinical phenotypes of which the major manifestations are mental impairment, hearing impairment, skeletal changes, and immunodeficiency. Here, we report an α-mannosidosis mutation database, amamutdb.no, which has been constructed as a publicly accessible online resource for recording and analyzing MAN2B1 variants (http://amamutdb.no). Our aim has been to offer structured and relational information on MAN2B1 mutations and genotypes along with associated clinical phenotypes. Classifying missense mutations, as pathogenic or benign, is a challenge. Therefore, they have been given special attention as we have compiled all available data that relate to their biochemical, functional, and structural properties. The α-mannosidosis mutation database is comprehensive and relational in the sense that information can be retrieved and compiled across datasets; hence, it will facilitate diagnostics and increase our understanding of the clinical and molecular aspects of α-mannosidosis. We believe that the amamutdb.no structure and architecture will be applicable for the development of databases for any monogenic disorder.