[Analysis of SLC25A13 gene mutations in five infants with neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis caused by citrin deficiency]

Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi. 2018 Feb 10;35(1):34-38. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1003-9406.2018.01.007.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To identify potential mutations in five infants with neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis caused by citrin deficiency (NICCD). METHODS The SLC25A13 gene was analyzed by next-generation sequencing. Suspected mutations were confirmed by PCR and Sanger sequencing in the probands and their parents. Impact of novel mutations was predicted with PolyPhen-2 software. RESULTS All neonates have harbored mutations of the SLC25A13 gene. Eight mutations were discovered, which included two novel mutations (c.1357A>G and c.1663dup23). All parents were found to be carriers of the mutations. CONCLUSION Mutations of the SLC25A13 gene probably underlie the NICCD among the five patients, among which 851del4 and 1638-1660dup were the most common ones. This has enriched the spectrum of SLC25A13 mutation in association with NICCD.

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Citrullinemia / genetics*
  • DNA Mutational Analysis / methods
  • Family Health
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Mitochondrial Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics*
  • Mutation*

Substances

  • Mitochondrial Membrane Transport Proteins
  • SLC25A13 protein, human

Supplementary concepts

  • Neonatal-onset citrullinemia type 2