Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2005, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (9): 551-553.

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A Mutation in ADAR Gene in a Pedigree with Dyschromatosis Symmetrical Hereditaria

LI Ming1, YANG Sen1, JIANG Yi-xiu2, ZHANG Guo-long1, WEI Sheng-cai1, SUN Liang-dan1, GAO Min1, XU Shi-jie3, HUANG Wei3, ZHANG Xue-jun1   

  1. Institute of Dermatology & Department of Dermatology, No.1 Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
  • Received:2004-10-26 Online:2005-09-15 Published:2005-09-15

Abstract: Objective To analyse the mutation of ADAR gene in a pedigree with dyschromatosis symmetrical hereditaria. Methods Blood samples were obtained from 4 affected and 3 normal individuals in this family. Mutation scanning was carried out by PCR and direct sequencing. Results A heterozygous nucleotide A→G transition at position 2879 in exonlO of ADAR was detected in this family, but not found in the normal individuals of the family or 150 unrelated individuals. Conclusion A missense mutation (2879 A→G) in ADAR gene is detected in the DSH family, which is probably one of the molecular bases of the pathogenesis of the disease.

Key words: Dyschromatosis symmetrical hereditaria, DNA mutational analysis, ADAR gene