Publications by authors named "P Meinecke"

Isolated short stature, defined as short stature without any other abnormalities, is a common heterogeneous condition in children. Exome sequencing identified the homozygous nonsense variant c.1832G>A/p.

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Thousands of genetic variants in protein-coding genes have been linked to disease. However, the functional impact of most variants is unknown as they occur within intrinsically disordered protein regions that have poorly defined functions. Intrinsically disordered regions can mediate phase separation and the formation of biomolecular condensates, such as the nucleolus.

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The cardiofacioneurodevelopmental syndrome (CFNDS) is characterized by craniofacial anomalies including bilateral cleft lip and palate, cardiac, skeletal, and neurodevelopmental features and additional variable manifestations. Whole-exome sequencing revealed homozygous loss-of-function variants in CCDC32 (alternative name: C15orf57) in both previously described patients. ccdc32 deletion in zebrafish suggests a ciliary contribution to the pathomechanism.

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  • Heparan sulfate is a type of glycosaminoglycan involved in various biological processes, and HS2ST1 is an enzyme crucial for its synthesis by adding sulfate groups to its sugar structure.
  • Four individuals from three different families exhibited mutations in HS2ST1, leading to distinctive facial features, developmental delays, and other health issues such as kidney problems and skeletal abnormalities.
  • The study showed that these mutations reduce the production of HS2ST1, impair heparan sulfate function, and disrupt signaling pathways, highlighting the importance of heparan sulfate in proper development of the nervous system, skeleton, and kidneys.
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Ryanodine receptor ion channels (RyR1s) release Ca ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum to regulate skeletal muscle contraction. By whole-exome sequencing, we identified the heterozygous RYR1 variant c.14767_14772del resulting in the in-frame deletion p.

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