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The R304X mutation of the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor Interacting Protein gene in familial isolated pituitary adenomas: mutational Hot-Spot or founder effect?
Occhi, G.; Jaffrain-Rea, M. L.; Trivellin, G. et al.
2010In Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, 33, p. 800-805
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Keywords :
R304X; mutation; Aryl; hydrocarbon; receptor; Interacting; Protein; gene; familial; isolated; pituitary; adenomas
Abstract :
[en] Background: Mutations in the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor Interacting Protein (AIP) gene have been described in about 15% of kindreds with Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenomas (FIPA) and in a minority of early onset sporadic pituitary adenomas (PA). Among the AIP mutations reported so far, the R304X (AIPR304X) represents, together with the "Finnish mutation" Q14X, the most common one. Methods: Three AIPR304X Italian families, including a newly reported kindred, have been genotyped for 12 genetic markers surrounding the AIP gene in order to look for a potential founder effect in Italy. Disease penetrance and genotype-phenotype correlations were also addressed. Results: Analysis of chromosome 11' genetic markers revealed a common haplotype in two AIPR304X kindreds originating from central Italy. Overall, seventeen mutations carriers were identified, including 7 patients and 10 unaffected subjects, respectively, arguing in this case for a disease penetrance of 41%. Mean age at diagnosis was 19.1+/-6.7 years-old, with females tending to be older than males. Though most PA were somatotropinomas (6/7), a great variability in disease severity was observed, even between subjects sharing the same at-risk haplotype. Conclusion: These data provide strong evidence for a new founder effect of the AIPR304X mutation in central Italy and the observed variations in disease severity point out the role of additional genetic or environmental factors in such kindreds.
Disciplines :
Endocrinology, metabolism & nutrition
Author, co-author :
Occhi, G.
Jaffrain-Rea, M. L.
Trivellin, G.
Albiger, N.
Ceccato, F.
De Menis, E.
Angelini, M.
Ferasin, S.
Beckers, Albert ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Endocrinologie
Mantero, F.
Scaroni, C.
Language :
English
Title :
The R304X mutation of the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor Interacting Protein gene in familial isolated pituitary adenomas: mutational Hot-Spot or founder effect?
Publication date :
March 2010
Journal title :
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
ISSN :
0391-4097
eISSN :
1720-8386
Publisher :
Editrice Kurtis srl, Italy
Volume :
33
Pages :
800-805
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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