Germline mosaicism of a novel mutation in lysosome-associated membrane protein-2 deficiency (Danon disease)

Ann Neurol. 2002 Jul;52(1):122-5. doi: 10.1002/ana.10235.

Abstract

We identified a family with lysosome-associated membrane protein-2 deficiency (Danon disease) associated with a novel 883 ins-T mutation in the lysosome-associated membrane protein-2 gene located at Xq24. Although the affected son and daughter carried the same mutation, it was not detected in their mother's peripheral blood or buccal cells; this indicated germline mosaicism. This is the first molecular evidence for germline mosaicism in Danon disease and has important implications for genetic counseling.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antigens, CD / genetics*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Germ-Line Mutation / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Lysosomal Membrane Proteins
  • Lysosomes / metabolism*
  • Lysosomes / pathology*
  • Male
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / deficiency*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / genetics*
  • Mosaicism / genetics*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Lysosomal Membrane Proteins
  • Membrane Glycoproteins