Genotype-phenotype correlations in L1 syndrome: a guide for genetic counselling and mutation analysis

Y.J. Vos, H.E.K. de Walle, K.K. Bos, J.A. Stegeman, A.M. ten Berge, M. Bruining, M.C. van Maarle, M.W. Elting, N.S. den Hollander, B. Hamel, A.M. Fortuna, L.E.M. Sunde, I. Stolte-Dijkstra, C.T.R.M. Schrander-Stumpel, R.M.W. Hofstra

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Abstract

Objectives To develop a comprehensive mutation analysis system with a high rate of detection, to develop a tool to predict the chance of detecting a mutation in the L1CAM gene, and to look for genotype-phenotype correlations in the X-linked recessive disorder, L1 syndrome. Methods DNA from 367 referred patients was analysed for mutations in the coding sequences of the gene. A subgroup of 100 patients was also investigated for mutations in regulatory sequences and for large duplications. Clinical data for 106 patients were collected and used for statistical analysis. Results 68 different mutations were detected in 73 patients. In patients with three or more clinical characteristics of L1 syndrome, the mutation detection rate was 66% compared with 16% in patients with fewer characteristics. The detection rate was 51% in families with more than one affected relative, and 18% in families with one affected male. A combination of these two factors resulted in an 85% detection rate (OR 10.4, 95% CI 3.6 to 30.1). The type of mutation affects the severity of L1 syndrome. Children with a truncating mutation were more likely to die before the age of 3 than those with a missense mutation (52% vs 8%; p=0.02). Conclusions We developed a comprehensive mutation detection system with a detection rate of almost 20% in unselected patients and up to 85% in a selected group. Using the patients' clinical characteristics and family history, clinicians can accurately predict the chance of finding a mutation. A genotype-phenotype correlation was confirmed. The occurrence of (maternal) germline mosaicism was proven
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)169-175
JournalJournal of medical genetics
Volume47
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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