New mutations in the NHS gene in Nance-Horan Syndrome families from the Netherlands

Eur J Hum Genet. 2006 Sep;14(9):986-90. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejhg.5201671. Epub 2006 May 31.

Abstract

Mutations in the NHS gene cause Nance-Horan Syndrome (NHS), a rare X-chromosomal recessive disorder with variable features, including congenital cataract, microphthalmia, a peculiar form of the ear and dental anomalies. We investigated the NHS gene in four additional families with NHS from the Netherlands, by dHPLC and direct sequencing. We identified an unique mutation in each family. Three out of these four mutations were not reported before. We report here the first splice site sequence alteration mutation and three protein truncating mutations. Our results suggest that X-linked cataract and NHS are allelic disorders.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Alternative Splicing
  • Cataract / genetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Mutation*
  • Netherlands
  • Nuclear Proteins / genetics*
  • Pedigree
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Membrane Proteins
  • NHS protein, human
  • Nuclear Proteins