Herein we report the results of mutation analysis of the ATP7B gene in a group of 134 Wilson disease (WD) families (268 chromosomes) prevalently of Italian origin. Using the SSCP and sequencing methods we identified 71 disease-causing mutations. Twenty-four were novel, while 19 more mutations already described, were identified in new populations in this study. A known mutation G591D showed a regional distribution, since it was only detected in 38.5% of the analyzed chromosomes in WD patients originating from Apulia, a region of South Italy. Detection of new mutations in the ATP7B gene increases our capability of molecular analysis that is essential for early diagnosis and treatment of WD.

Twenty-four novel mutations in Wilson disease patients of predominantly Italian origin

BARBERA, Cristiana;
2007-01-01

Abstract

Herein we report the results of mutation analysis of the ATP7B gene in a group of 134 Wilson disease (WD) families (268 chromosomes) prevalently of Italian origin. Using the SSCP and sequencing methods we identified 71 disease-causing mutations. Twenty-four were novel, while 19 more mutations already described, were identified in new populations in this study. A known mutation G591D showed a regional distribution, since it was only detected in 38.5% of the analyzed chromosomes in WD patients originating from Apulia, a region of South Italy. Detection of new mutations in the ATP7B gene increases our capability of molecular analysis that is essential for early diagnosis and treatment of WD.
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LEPORI MB; LOVICU M; DESSI V; ZAPPU A; INCOLLU S; ZANCAN L; GIACCHINO R; IORIO R; VAJRO P; MAGGIORE G; MARCELLINI M; BARBERA C; PELLECCHIA MT; SIMONETTI R; KOSTIC V; FARCI AM; SOLINAS A; DE VIRGILIIS S; CAO A; LOUDIANOS G
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