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Identification of a Novel Keratin 9 Missense Mutation in a Chinese Family with Epidermolytic Palmoplantar Keratoderma
Author(s) -
Heng Xiao,
Yi Guo,
Junhui Yi,
Xia Hong,
Hongbo Xu,
Lamei Yuan,
Pengzhi Hu,
Zhixiong Yang,
Zhenghao He,
Hongwei Lü,
Hao Deng
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
cellular physiology and biochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.486
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1421-9778
pISSN - 1015-8987
DOI - 10.1159/000489381
Subject(s) - missense mutation , palmoplantar keratoderma , mutation , genetics , identification (biology) , keratoderma , biology , keratin , chinese family , gene , hyperkeratosis , botany
Background/Aims: Epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (EPPK) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis. It is characterized by diffuse yellow keratoses on the palmoplantar epidermis, with an erythematous border. The keratin 9 gene (KRT9) and less frequently the keratin 1 gene (KRT1) are responsible for EPPK. This study aims to identify and analyse genetic defects responsible for EPPK in a Han Chinese pedigree. Methods: A four-generation Han Chinese pedigree containing five individuals affected with EPPK was recruited. Exome sequencing, Sanger sequencing, and bioinformatics tools were conducted to identify the mutation in this pedigree. HaCaT cells were transfected with either wild-type or mutated KRT9. Confocal laser immunofluorescence assay, imaging processing, and statistical analysis were performed to evaluate wild-type and mutant KRT9 groups. Results: A novel heterozygous c.1369C>T transition (p.Leu457Phe) in exon 6 of the KRT9 gene was identified in four patients. It co-segregated with the disorder in the family. Functional analysis showed that withdrawal of the filament network from the cell periphery and particle formation were present in about 10% of Leu457Phe-transfected HaCaT cells, while approximately 3% of cells transfected with wild-type KRT9 showed this phenotype. The particles in mutant group were larger than that in wild-type group (P-value < 0.05). Conclusion: The variant may be the disease-causing missense mutation and produce dominant negative effects by interrupting keratin network formation. This study indicates the pathogenic role of the KRT9 gene mutation in this pedigree with EPPK, and may be helpful in genetic counseling, prenatal diagnosis and gene-targeted therapies of EPPK.

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