Identification of an autosomal recessive stuttering locus on chromosome 3q13.2–3q13.33

Stuttering is a common speech disorder with substantial genetic contributions. To better understand the genetic factors involved in stuttering, we performed a genome-wide linkage study in a newly-ascertained consanguineous stuttering family from Pakistan. A linkage scan in this family using parametric linkage analysis revealed significant linkage only on chromosome 3q13.2–3q13.33, with a maximum two-point LOD score of 4.23 under an autosomal recessive model of inheritance.     

用地高辛标记原位杂交技术定位黄鳝rRNA基因于二价染色体3q12─q24和7q14─q26

以地高辛标记重组质粒ＰＴＡ７１中所含的小麦ｒＲＮＡ基因作为探针,与ＥｃｏＲＩ酶切的黄鳝核基因组总ＤＮＡ经Ｓｏｕｔｈｅｒｎ杂交,呈现２条带,片段长度分别为１２．８ｋｂ和４．６ｋｂ。再运用染色体原位杂交技术及杂交后多重带显带技术,定位ｒＲＮＡ基因于黄鳝二价染色体３ｑ１２－ｑ２４和７ｑ１４－ｑ２６两个区间,其分布位点与硝酸银染色法结果相符。此外,还讨论了在黄鳝二价体上开展基因定位研究的突出优点。     

Familial translocation t(3q+;8q−) studied by banding with Giemsa staining

Summary We have studied in cultured blood lymphocytes a familial translocation by banding with Giemsa staining, and have unequivocally identified the translocated chromosomes as Nos. 3 and 8, and besides we have established without doubt that the translocation has occurred between the short arm of chromosome No. 3 and the long arm of chromosome No. 8.

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Zusammenfassung Mit Hilfe von Bandenmustern, die mit Giemsafärbung zu erzielen sind, wurde eine familiäre Translokation in Lymphocytenkulturen untersucht. Die translozierten Chromosomen konnten eindeutig als Nr. 3 und Nr. 8 identifiziert werden; außerdem wurde zweifelsfrei festgestellt, daß die Translokation zwischen dem kurzen Arm von Nr. 3 und dem langen Arm von Nr. 8 erfolgt ist.

     

A case of trisomy 3q21→qter syndrome

Summary An infant with karyotype 46,XY,der(8),t(3;8)(q21;p23) is presented. The presence of trisomy 3q21qter syndrome is suspected on the basis of comparison of the clinical and laboratory findings of this patient with those of cases that have been reported as partial 3q trisomy. The common phenotypic features of this syndrome include growth failure and mental or developmental retardation, hypotonia, persistent lanugo, distorted head, congenital glaucoma, short and upturned nose, prominent maxilla, micrognathia, short, webbed neck, short limbs, retroflexed third and fourth toes, cutaneous syndactyly of the second, third and fourth toes, and elevated galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase activity in the red blood cells.     

Deletion 2q31.3→2q33.3: gene dosage effect of ribulose 5-phosphate 3-epimerase

In a new case of interstitial del(2q), measurements of ribulose 5-phosphate 3-epimerase activity suggested that the locus for this enzyme might be localized to the subregion 2q32q33.3.     

A novel genetic locus for familial febrile seizures and epilepsy on chromosome 3q26.2–q26.33

Febrile seizures (FS) are common in children, and the incidence is 2–5% before the age of 5 years. A four-generation Chinese family with autosomal dominant febrile seizure and epilepsy was studied by genome-wide linkage analysis. Significant linkage was identified with markers on chromosome 3q26.2–26.33 with a maximum pairwise LOD score of >3.00. Fine mapping defined the new genetic locus within a 10.7-Mb region between markers D3S3656 and D3S1232. A maximum multipoint LOD score of 5.27 was detected at marker D3S1565. A previously reported CLCN2 gene for epilepsy was excluded as the disease-causing gene in the family by mutational analysis of all exons and exon–intron boundaries of CLCN2 and by haplotype analysis. Mutation analysis of KCNMB2 and KCNMB3, which were two potassium-channel genes in this linkage region, did not reveal a disease causing mutation. Our results identified another novel locus on chromosome 3q26.2–26.33, and future studies of the candidate genes at the locus will identify a new gene for combined FS and idiopathic epilepsies. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. X.-H. Dai, W.-W. Chen, and X. Wang contributed equally to this work.     

Localization of a novel locus for alopecia with mental retardation syndrome to chromosome 3q26.33–q27.3

Alopecia with mental retardation syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized clinically by total or partial alopecia and mental retardation. In an effort to understand the molecular bases of this form of alopecia syndrome, large Pakistani consanguineous kindred with multiple affected individuals has been ascertained from a remote region in Pakistan. Genome wide scan mapped the disease locus on chromosome 3q26.33–q27.3. A maximum two-point LOD score of 3.05 (θ=0.0) was obtained at marker D3S3583. Maximum multipoint LOD score exceeding 5.0, obtained with several markers, supported the linkage. Recombination events observed in affected individuals localized the disease locus between markers D3S1232 and D3S2436, spanning 11.49-cM region on chromosome 3q26.33–q27.3. Sequence analysis of a candidate gene ETS variant gene 5 from DNA samples of two affected individuals of the family revealed no mutation.     

Inherited translocations in two families (t(14q+;10q−) and t(13q−;21q+))

Summary Two families with reciprocal translocations (t(14q+;10q–) and t(13q–;21q+)) are described. In both families the proband had multiple congenital anomalies and an unbalanced karyotype, 46,XY,14q+ and 46,XX,21q+ respectively. Routine, autoradiographic and fluorescence techniques were used for analysis of karyotype of probands and their relatives. The probands' phenotypes and the results of their family members' dermatoglyphic analysis are presented in detail.

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Zusammenfassung Zwei Familien mit reziproker Translokation (t(14q+;10q–) und t(13q–;21q+)) werden beschrieben. In beiden Familien weist der Proband multiple angeborene Mißbildungen und einen unbalancierten Karyotyp (46,XY,14q+ bzw. 46,XX,21q+) auf. Für die Analyse aller untersuchten Personen wurden neben der Routine-Methode autoradiographische und Fluorescenz-Methoden verwendet. Die Phänotypen der Probanden sowie die Ergebnisse einer Analyse der Dermatoglyphen bei ihren Familienangehörigen werden genau beschrieben.

     

Colocalization of the genes coding for the α3 and β3 subunits of soluble guanylyl cyclase to human chromosome 4 at q31.3–q33

We have determined the chromosomal location of the human genes coding for the ₃ and ₃ subunits of soluble guanylyl cyclase (GC-S). The study was performed by in situ hybridization of human metaphase spreads with two human cDNA probes, containing the coding sequences of the GC-S ₃ and ₃ subunits, respectively. Each probe gave a strong specific signal on chromosome 4 at the 4q31.3–4q33 region, with the maximal signal in the 4q32 band. The colocalization of both genes in 4q32 represents an interesting feature for the coordinated regulation of expression of both GC-S subunits.     

用地高辛标记原位杂交技术定位黄鳝rRNA基因于二价染色体3q12—q24和7…

以地高辛标记重组质粒ＰＴＡ７１中所含的小麦ｒＲＮＡ基因作为探针,与ＥｃｏＲＩ酶切的黄鳝核基因组点ＤＮＡ经Ｓｏｕｔｈｅｒｎ杂交,呈现２条带,片段长度分别为１２．８ｋｂ和４．６ｋｂ。再运用染色体原位杂交技术及杂交一多重带显带技术,定位ｒＲＮＡ基因于黄鳝二价染色体３ｑ１２－ｑ２４和７ｑ１４－ｑ２６两个区间,其分布位点与硝酸银染法结果相符。此外,还讨论了在黄鳝二价体上开展基因定位研究的突出优点。     

Pure monosomy and trisomy 2q24.2→q3105 due to an inv ins(7;2)(q21.2;q3105q24.2) segregating in four generations

Summary An inv ins(7;2)(q21.2;q3105q24.2) was found to segregate through four generations of a family. Adjacent-1 segregation aneusomies were ascertained in five patients: three monosomics and two trisomics; and the corresponding syndromes were delineated. The comparative analysis between these and other previously described 2q aneusomic individuals led to the conclusion that a large cleft between first and second toes is a constant feature in monosomy 2q24q31. No other trait could plausible be mapped. Risks of 7.9 to 31.9% for aneusomic children and of 26.3% for abortion were estimated in the present family.     

补体C1q/肿瘤坏死因子相关蛋白3的研究进展

补体C1q/肿瘤坏死因子相关蛋白3(complement-C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein 3,CTRP3)是2003年发现的脂肪因子,是CTRP家族的重要成员之一。CTRP3在多种组织和细胞类型中均有表达,且在不同物种间具有较高的保守性。随着近年来对其研究的深入,CTRP3的多种新功能被逐渐揭示。CTRP3不仅可以调节软骨细胞增殖及多种骨关节疾病,还对机体睾酮和脂肪因子的分泌、糖脂代谢、线粒体生物合成、炎症反应、细胞凋亡、血管新生、血管钙化以及心室重塑等多种生理和病理过程具有调节作用。本文重点综述了CTRP3的发现、基因和蛋白结构、表达调控以及生物学功能等方面的研究现状,希望可以为CTRP3的进一步研究提供新的思路。     

人类中新发现的同源14q14q罗伯逊易位染色体

罗伯逊易位(Robertsonian translocation)是指近端着丝粒染色体之间的着丝粒融合,进行遗传信息转录的核糖体顺反子(ribosomal cistron)就位于这些染色体的短臂与随体之间。罗伯逊易位染色体对于人类中某些染色体病的传递以及哺乳类核型的进化都有重要的意义。     

Two reciprocal translocations t(9p+;13q−) and t(13q−;21q+)

Summary Two reciprocal balanced translocations 46,XY,t(9;13)(p23;q21) and 46,XX,t(13;21)(q21;q21), identified by RFA- and GTG-banding, are presented along with a complete study of both families.In the second case a 3:1 segregation is associated with an unbalanced 2:2 segregation, as demonstrated in the two surviving sons: one with interchange trisomy 21 and the other with partial trisomy 13 and partial monosomy 21. This suggests that the presence of this translocation, and possibly of other translocations involving morphologically similar chromosomes, could signify a high risk of having chromosomal disorders in offspring.     

Regional mapping of human chromosome 3. Assignment of a glutathione peroxidase-1 gene to 3p13→3q12

Summary The segregation of human glutathione peroxidase-1 (GPX1, EC 1.11.1.9) was followed in a series of human-mouse somatic cell hybrids carrying various fragments of human chromosome 3. These fragments originated from translocations in the parental human fibroblasts or from spontaneous deletions which occurred during the cultivation of hybrid clones. The smallest region of overlap found for the position of GPX 1 was 3p133q12.     

血小板C1q受体

血小板Ｃ１ｑ受体（ＰＱＲ）纯品的分子量为６７０００,沉降系数２．４Ｓ,有链内二硫键。每个血小板约含有４×１０＾３个ＰＱＲ分子,其对Ｃ１ｑ的亲和常数为３．５×１０＾７Ｍ＾＿。ＰＱＲ与Ｃ１ｑ的结合具有特异性、可饱和性和可逆性。ＰＱＲ是不同于血小板胶原受体的膜受体分子,但可与胶原发生交叉反应。单体Ｃ１ｑ抑制胶原或免疫复合物（ＩＣ）诱导的血小板聚集和释放反应,而多聚Ｃ１ｑ则能激活血小板的这些功能。ＰＱＲ…     

Possible trisomy 1q25→1q32 in a malformed girl with a de novo insertion in 1q

Summary A newborn female is described who exhibited a characteristic facial dysmorphology including deep-set eyes, broad nasal bridge, small mouth, higharched and narrow palate, severely receding mandible and misshapen ears; constant flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joints, and short distal phalanges and nails of fingers; a congenital heart defect; marked muscular hypotonia, motor and growth retardation. She died at 4 months of age. Her karyotype revealed an additional band in 1q. Banding patterns and clinical picture suggest duplication of the segment 1q251q32.     

人类基因组17q11—q12：癌基因与抗癌基因富集区

由于人基因组１７ｑ１１－ｑ１２含有许多与癌发生有关的基因,因此成了人们研究的热点。本仅就该区域的基因克隆、基因组制图以及这些基因与癌发生的关系作一详细介绍。     

“de novo” trisomy 1q32→1qter and monosomy 3p25→3pter

Summary The syndrome of familial lymphedema (type Meige) with distichiasis was observed in father and son. The association with uvula bifida and submucous cleft of the palate is described for the first time.