RGD Reference Report - Genomic structure and identification of novel mutations in usherin, the gene responsible for Usher syndrome type IIa. - Rat Genome Database

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Genomic structure and identification of novel mutations in usherin, the gene responsible for Usher syndrome type IIa.

Authors: Weston, MD  Eudy, JD  Fujita, S  Yao, S  Usami, S  Cremers, C  Greenberg, J  Ramesar, R  Martini, A  Moller, C  Smith, RJ  Sumegi, J  Kimberling, WJ 
Citation: Weston MD, etal., Am J Hum Genet. 2000 Apr;66(4):1199-210. Epub 2000 Mar 22.
RGD ID: 8547961
Pubmed: PMID:10729113   (View Abstract at PubMed)
PMCID: PMC1288187   (View Article at PubMed Central)

Usher syndrome type IIa (USHIIa) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss and progressive retinitis pigmentosa. This disorder maps to human chromosome 1q41. Recently, mutations in USHIIa patients were identified in a novel gene isolated from this chromosomal region. The USH2A gene encodes a protein with a predicted molecular weight of 171.5 kD and possesses laminin epidermal growth factor as well as fibronectin type III domains. These domains are observed in other protein components of the basal lamina and extracellular matrixes; they may also be observed in cell-adhesion molecules. The intron/exon organization of the gene whose protein we name "Usherin" was determined by direct sequencing of PCR products and cloned genomic DNA with cDNA-specific primers. The gene is encoded by 21 exons and spans a minimum of 105 kb. A mutation search of 57 independent USHIIa probands was performed with a combination of direct sequencing and heteroduplex analysis of PCR-amplified exons. Fifteen new mutations were found. Of 114 independent USH2A alleles, 58 harbored probable pathologic mutations. Ten cases of USHIIa were true homozygotes and 10 were compound heterozygotes; 18 heterozygotes with only one identifiable mutation were observed. Sixty-five percent (38/58) of cases had at least one mutation, and 51% (58/114) of the total number of possible mutations were identified. The allele 2299delG (previously reported as 2314delG) was the most frequent mutant allele observed (16%; 31/192). Three new missense mutations (C319Y, N346H, and C419F) were discovered; all were restricted to the previously unreported laminin domain VI region of Usherin. The possible significance of this domain, known to be necessary for laminin network assembly, is discussed in the context of domain VI mutations from other proteins.

RGD Manual Disease Annotations    Click to see Annotation Detail View
TermQualifierEvidenceWithReferenceNotesSourceOriginal Reference(s)
Usher syndrome type 2A susceptibilityIAGP 8547961DNA:mutations:multiple (human)RGD 
Usher syndrome type 2A susceptibilityISOUSH2A (Homo sapiens)8547961; 8547961DNA:mutations:multiple (human)RGD 

Objects Annotated

Genes (Rattus norvegicus)
Ush2a  (usherin)

Genes (Mus musculus)
Ush2a  (usherin)

Genes (Homo sapiens)
USH2A  (usherin)


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