2022
Fetal akinesia deformation sequence syndrome associated with recessive TTN variants
Alkhunaizi E, Martin N, Jelin A, Rosner M, Bailey D, Steiner L, Lakhani S, Ji W, Katzman P, Forster K, Jarinova O, Shannon P, Chitayat D, Consortium C. Fetal akinesia deformation sequence syndrome associated with recessive TTN variants. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part A 2022, 191: 760-769. PMID: 36495114, PMCID: PMC9928776, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.63071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthrogryposisConnectinFemaleHomozygoteHumansPregnancyPrenatal CarePrenatal DiagnosisSyndromeConceptsArthrogryposis multiplex congenitaPathogenic variantsCompound heterozygous pathogenic variantsNext-generation gene sequencingHeterozygous pathogenic variantsSkeletal muscle abnormalitiesVariety of disordersFetal exposureClinical manifestationsPeripheral nervesSpinal cordLive birthsMultiplex congenitaHigh incidenceMuscle abnormalitiesRecurrence riskNeuromuscular junctionPhenotypic presentationSingle gene disordersTTN variantsConnective tissueRecessive variantsRecessive inheritanceObligate carriersMolecular diagnosis
2018
A homozygous variant in RRM2B is associated with severe metabolic acidosis and early neonatal death
Penque BA, Su L, Wang J, Ji W, Bale A, Luh F, Fulbright RK, Sarmast U, Sega AG, Konstantino M, Spencer-Manzon M, Pierce R, Yen Y, Lakhani SA. A homozygous variant in RRM2B is associated with severe metabolic acidosis and early neonatal death. European Journal Of Medical Genetics 2018, 62: 103574. PMID: 30439532, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2018.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Novel Pathogenic UGT1A1 Variant in a Sudanese Child with Type I Crigler-Najjar Syndrome
Elfar W, Järvinen E, Ji W, Mosorin J, Sega AG, Iuga AC, Lobritto SJ, Konstantino M, Chan A, Finel M, Lakhani SA. A Novel Pathogenic UGT1A1 Variant in a Sudanese Child with Type I Crigler-Najjar Syndrome. Drug Metabolism And Disposition 2018, 47: dmd.118.084368. PMID: 30385458, DOI: 10.1124/dmd.118.084368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferasesCrigler-Najjar syndromeSudanese childrenType I Crigler-Najjar syndromeSevere unconjugated hyperbilirubinemiaNovel homozygous variantClinical genetic testingAutosomal recessive disorderLiver transplantationClinical featuresPatient ethnicityHepatic enzymesUnconjugated hyperbilirubinemiaGlucuronidation activityGenetic testingBody's abilityHomozygous variantBilirubin conjugationRecessive disorderPatient variantsUGT1A1 variantsDisease phenotypeSanger sequencingUGT functionSyndrome