A novel SPINK5 donor splice site variant in a child with Netherton syndrome

Abstract: Background
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a genodermatosis caused by loss-of-function mutations in SPINK5, resulting in aberrant LEKTI expression.

Method
Next-generation sequencing of SPINK5 (NM_001127698.1) was carried out and functional studies were performed by immunofluorescence microscopy of a lesional skin biopsy using anti-LEKTI antibodies.

Results
We describe a novel SPINK5 likely pathogenic donor splice site variant (NM_001127698.1:c.2015+5G>A) in a patient with NS and confirm its functional significance by demonstrating complete loss of LEKTI expression in lesional skin by immunofluorescence analysis.

Conclusion
The 2015+5G>A is a novel, likely pathogenic variant in NS. Herein we review and assimilate documented SPINK5 pathogenic variants and discuss possible genotype–phenotype associations in NS

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
Molecular genetics & genomic medicine. - 9, 3 (2021) , e1611, ISSN: 2324-9269

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Freiburg
(who)
Universität
(when)
2021
Creator
Mintoff, Dillon
Borg, Isabella
Keller, Julia
Mercieca, Liam
Merdzanic, Rijad
Numrich, Johannes
Aquilina, Susan
Pace, Nikolai Paul
Fischer, Judith

DOI
10.1002/mgg3.1611
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-1942246
Rights
Kein Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Mintoff, Dillon
  • Borg, Isabella
  • Keller, Julia
  • Mercieca, Liam
  • Merdzanic, Rijad
  • Numrich, Johannes
  • Aquilina, Susan
  • Pace, Nikolai Paul
  • Fischer, Judith
  • Universität

Time of origin

  • 2021

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