Publications by authors named "A Polstra"

Neurodevelopmental disorder with or without autism or seizures (NEDAUS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, speech delay, seizures, autistic features, and/or behavior abnormalities. It is caused by CUL3 (Cullin-3 ubiquitin ligase) haploinsufficiency. We collected clinical and molecular data from 26 individuals carrying pathogenic variants and variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in the CUL3 gene, including 20 previously unreported cases.

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Previously, we reported a series of families presenting with trichodiscomas, inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. The phenotype was named familial multiple discoid fibromas (FMDF). The genetic cause of FMDF remained unknown so far.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the effects of pathogenic variants in the SETD1B gene, linked to a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disability, language delays, and seizures in affected individuals.
  • Researchers analyzed a larger group of 36 patients to better understand the molecular and phenotypic variations associated with SETD1B mutations, revealing a common pattern of developmental delays and behavioral issues.
  • Findings indicate that males are more severely affected, leading to speculation about sex-linked factors influencing the disorder’s clinical presentation and impact on neurodevelopment even before seizure onset.
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Parathyroid hormone-like hormone (PTHLH) plays an important role in bone formation. Several skeletal dysplasias have been described that are associated with disruption of PTHLH functioning. Here we report on a new patient with a 898 Kb duplication on chromosome 12p11.

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