Comprehensive genetic landscapes and clinical heterogeneity in nanophthalmos: new insights from a large Chinese cohort.

IF 3.7 2区 医学 Q2 GENETICS & HEREDITY
Qingdan Xu, Yiwen Zhou, Jiajian Wang, Xiangmei Kong, Junyi Chen, Yi Dai, Shaohong Qian, Xiaobo Yu, Xinghuai Sun, Yuhong Chen
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Abstract

Background: Nanophthalmos is a rare ocular condition characterised by a significantly short axial length (AL) and high hyperopia, often associated with various complications. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the clinical and genetic features of nanophthalmos in a large Chinese cohort.

Methods: A total of 105 patients from unrelated families diagnosed with nanophthalmos were included. Genetic testing was performed using whole exome sequencing to identify variants in genes associated with the condition. Clinical features, including demographic data, the presence of accompanying clinical findings and various ocular parameters, were compared across different genetic groups.

Results: Whole exome sequencing revealed variants in four key genes: PRSS56, MFRP, MYRF and TMEM98, with a detection rate of 71.43%. Autosomal recessive genes (PRSS56 and MFRP) were associated with shorter AL, higher hyperopia, shallower vitreous chamber depth and steeper corneal curvatures (larger K1 and K2). In contrast, autosomal dominant genes (MYRF and TMEM98) were linked to earlier onset of glaucoma and a higher incidence of multiple ciliary body cysts. In the patients carrying variants in PRSS56 and MFRP, biallelic variants were associated with more severe phenotypes, including more extreme ocular parameters and increased risks of specific complications, compared with monoallelic variants.

Conclusion: This study represents the largest cohort of nanophthalmos patients reported to date, expanding the genetic and clinical understanding of the condition. It identifies novel variants and provides valuable insights into genotype-phenotype correlations, highlighting the impact of genetic variation on the disease severity and associated complications of nanophthalmos.

纳米眼的综合遗传景观和临床异质性:来自大型中国队列的新见解。
背景:纳米眼是一种罕见的眼部疾病,其特征是眼轴长度明显短(AL)和高度远视,通常伴有各种并发症。本研究旨在全面分析中国大型队列中纳米眼的临床和遗传特征。方法:选取无血缘关系家庭确诊的纳米眼患者105例。使用全外显子组测序进行基因检测,以确定与该病症相关的基因变异。临床特征,包括人口统计数据,伴随的临床表现和各种眼部参数,在不同的遗传群体进行比较。结果:全外显子组测序发现PRSS56、MFRP、MYRF和TMEM98 4个关键基因变异,检出率为71.43%。常染色体隐性基因(PRSS56和MFRP)与较短的AL、高度远视、较浅的玻璃体腔深度和较陡的角膜曲率(较大的K1和K2)相关。相比之下,常染色体显性基因(MYRF和TMEM98)与青光眼的早期发病和多发性睫状体囊肿的高发病率有关。在携带PRSS56和MFRP变异体的患者中,与单等位基因变异体相比,双等位基因变异体与更严重的表型相关,包括更极端的眼参数和特定并发症的风险增加。结论:这项研究是迄今为止报道的最大的纳米眼患者队列,扩大了对该疾病的遗传和临床理解。它确定了新的变异,并为基因型-表型相关性提供了有价值的见解,突出了遗传变异对纳米眼疾病严重程度和相关并发症的影响。
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Journal of Medical Genetics
Journal of Medical Genetics 医学-遗传学
CiteScore
7.60
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2.50%
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92
审稿时长
4-8 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal of Medical Genetics is a leading international peer-reviewed journal covering original research in human genetics, including reviews of and opinion on the latest developments. Articles cover the molecular basis of human disease including germline cancer genetics, clinical manifestations of genetic disorders, applications of molecular genetics to medical practice and the systematic evaluation of such applications worldwide.
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