Analysis of Genetic Factors in a Family With Short Stature.
Siqing Zhang, Tian Zuo, Youping Deng et al.
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From the abstract
To elucidate the genetic underpinnings of short stature in a familial cohort of five individuals.
Reported results
The male proband, aged 3 years and 10 months, had significant growth retardation, with a height of 91 cm (< 3rd percentile) and a weight of 13 kg (< 3rd percentile). Whole exome sequencing identified a missense mutation in the COL1A2 gene (c.577G>A, p.Gly193Ser) with maternal inheritance. Sanger sequencing confirmed this mutation in the mother and half-sister.
Authors' conclusions
In this family, we identified that variants in the COL1A2 and the GH1 can each cause short stature. This reflects both the genetic consistency and complexity of short stature, which is highly dependent on comprehensive genetic testing.