Phenotypic variation and allelic heterogeneity in young patients with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome

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Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by palmoplanar hyperkeratosis and aggressive periodontitis. The aim of the study was to identify underlying cathepsin C mutations in 39 subjects with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome and to explore any phenotypic associations. Genotyping and mutation analyses were performed using standard molecular techniques, and dermatological and oral characteristics were assessed with a semiquantitative clinical score. Three genotypes were present at microsatellite marker D11S1780 and two underlying mutations were identified. The most common genotype (183/183) was associated with an 815G → C mutation in exon 6 resulting in an arginine to proline change at amino acid 272 (R272P). Patients with the 173/173 genotype revealed an exon 7 G300D mutation resulting in a glycine to aspartic acid change at amino acid 300. The mutation in a family with 189/189 genotype remained unknown. A significant difference in hyperkeratosis of the feet was found between the patients with mutations G300D and R272P (p<0.05), but not regarding hands or periodontal condition. Young girls displayed significantly less palmoplantar hyperkeratosis (p<0.05) than young boys. In conclusion, considerable phenotypic heterogeneity was observed within the two cardinal mutations and in the 189/189 genotype. © 2006 Acta Dermato-Venereologica.

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Ullbro, C., El-Samadi, S., Boumah, C., Al-Yousef, N., Wakil, S., Twetman, S., … Meyer, B. (2006). Phenotypic variation and allelic heterogeneity in young patients with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 86(1), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.1080/00015550510011619

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