New mutations and an updated database for the patched-1 (PTCH1) gene

Marie G. Reinders*, Antonius F. van Hout, Betul Cosgun, Aimee D. Paulussen, Edward M. Leter, Peter M. Steijlen, Klara Mosterd, Michel van Geel, Johan J. Gille

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Abstract

BackgroundBasal cell nevus syndrome (BCNS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), maxillary keratocysts, and cerebral calcifications. BCNS most commonly is caused by a germline mutation in the patched-1 (PTCH1) gene. PTCH1 mutations are also described in patients with holoprosencephaly.

MethodsWe have established a locus-specific database for the PTCH1 gene using the Leiden Open Variation Database (LOVD). We included 117 new PTCH1 variations, in addition to 331 previously published unique PTCH1 mutations. These new mutations were found in 141 patients who had a positive PTCH1 mutation analysis in either the VU University Medical Centre (VUMC) or Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) between 1995 and 2015.

ResultsThe database contains 331 previously published unique PTCH1 mutations and 117 new PTCH1 variations.

ConclusionWe have established a locus-specific database for the PTCH1 gene using the Leiden Open Variation Database (LOVD). The database provides an open collection for both clinicians and researchers and is accessible online at http://www.lovd.nl/PTCH1..

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)409-415
Number of pages7
JournalMolecular genetics & genomic medicine
Volume6
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2018

Keywords

  • Basal cell nevus syndrome
  • BCNS
  • Gorlin syndrome
  • mutation database
  • PTCH1
  • BASAL-CELL CARCINOMA
  • GORLIN SYNDROME
  • NEVUS SYNDROME
  • MEDULLOBLASTOMA
  • PROTEIN

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