Background and Aim: More than 750 mutations in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene are currently known to cause familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), but the array of mutations varies considerably in different populations. The definition of essentially all the LDL receptor gene mutations in a population is therefore a prerequisite for the implementation of nation-wide genetic testing for FH. Methods and Results: In this study, a screening strategy based on PCR-enzymatic digestion and PCR-allele specific hybridisation procedures was used to evaluate the frequency distributions of 11 known mutations in a cohort of 214 unrelated subjects meeting the diagnostic criteria of "probable" FH. We identified 20 mutation carriers (9.3%). One mutation (FH Palermo-1) occurred with a relatively high frequency, accounting for 7% of the entire study cohort. We also report the first observation of the receptor-negative mutation V408M (Afrikaner-2) in Italy. Conclusions: Our screening approach is not effective and, at least in our area, it is not a suitable alternative to the more expensive and time-consuming sequencing approach. However, our data suggest that it is possible to identify the molecular defect in about 10% of Sicilian patients with a clinical diagnosis of "probable FH" using a rapid laboratory diagnostic mutation panel. Four mutations were responsible for all of the diagnosed cases, and it could be reasonable to use this 4-mutation panel as a preliminary step before adopting a more complex laboratory approach. ©2001, Medikal Press.

Cefalù, A., Emmanuele, G., Marino, G., Fiore, B., Caldarella, R., Vivona, N., et al. (2001). Effectiveness of screening for known mutations in Sicilian patients with "probable" familial hypercholesterolemia. NMCD. NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, 11(6), 394-400.

Effectiveness of screening for known mutations in Sicilian patients with "probable" familial hypercholesterolemia

CEFALU', Angelo Baldassare;BARBAGALLO, Carlo Maria;COSTA, Salvatore;GUELI, Maria Concetta;AVERNA, Maurizio
2001-01-01

Abstract

Background and Aim: More than 750 mutations in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene are currently known to cause familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), but the array of mutations varies considerably in different populations. The definition of essentially all the LDL receptor gene mutations in a population is therefore a prerequisite for the implementation of nation-wide genetic testing for FH. Methods and Results: In this study, a screening strategy based on PCR-enzymatic digestion and PCR-allele specific hybridisation procedures was used to evaluate the frequency distributions of 11 known mutations in a cohort of 214 unrelated subjects meeting the diagnostic criteria of "probable" FH. We identified 20 mutation carriers (9.3%). One mutation (FH Palermo-1) occurred with a relatively high frequency, accounting for 7% of the entire study cohort. We also report the first observation of the receptor-negative mutation V408M (Afrikaner-2) in Italy. Conclusions: Our screening approach is not effective and, at least in our area, it is not a suitable alternative to the more expensive and time-consuming sequencing approach. However, our data suggest that it is possible to identify the molecular defect in about 10% of Sicilian patients with a clinical diagnosis of "probable FH" using a rapid laboratory diagnostic mutation panel. Four mutations were responsible for all of the diagnosed cases, and it could be reasonable to use this 4-mutation panel as a preliminary step before adopting a more complex laboratory approach. ©2001, Medikal Press.
2001
Cefalù, A., Emmanuele, G., Marino, G., Fiore, B., Caldarella, R., Vivona, N., et al. (2001). Effectiveness of screening for known mutations in Sicilian patients with "probable" familial hypercholesterolemia. NMCD. NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, 11(6), 394-400.
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