Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Investigating Mutations in Genes Involved in Lysosomal Storage Metabolic Diseases by Next-Generation Sequencing in Two Families in Khuzestan Province

Document Type : Original Article (s)

Authors
Zahra Yegane Doust 1
Atousa Moradzadegan 2
1 MSc, Department of Experimental Sciences, Dezful Branch, Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Experimental Sciences, Dezful Branch, Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
10.48305/jims.v41.i710.0131
Abstract
Background: Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are a group of metabolic disorders caused by mutations in lysosomal enzymes and lead to the accumulation of lysosomal substrates. Gaucher's disease and Niemann-Pick are two autosomal recessive lysosomal disorders caused by mutations in the beta-glucosidase gene and sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1 gene, respectively. A powerful diagnostic tool based on Whole-Exome Sequencing (WES) technology paves the way for more appropriate genetic counseling by helping with faster diagnosis.
Methods: In this study, Whole-Exome sequencing was done using the WES method after sampling in a tube containing EDTA anticoagulant and DNA extraction. After identifying the candidate gene, in order to confirm the variant, the PCR method was used for amplification, and Chromas software was used for sequence reading.
Findings: The results of sequencing exon 8 of the GBA gene in the first family patient indicated the known homozygous mutation of Gaucher disease in the GBA gene: c.79C > T:p.I260S. The results of sequencing the exon 9 of the NPC1 gene in the patient of the second family indicated a homozygous mutation in the NPC1 gene: c.1350C>G.p.I450M, which is a new variant in Niemanpik patients.
Conclusion: The WES method can reduce the time required to diagnose pathogenic variants of lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) by simultaneously evaluating multiple genes and helping to treat patients.
Keywords
Lysosomal storage diseases
Exome sequencing
Gaucher disease
Niemann Pick disease
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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 41, Issue 710
2nd Week, May
May and June 2023
Pages 131-137

  • Receive Date 20 March 2023
  • Accept Date 02 May 2023