Nail patella syndrome is a autosomal dominant disorder caused by a genetic alteration in LMX1B. We identified a novel heterozygous in-frame indel mutation of LMX1B in a family of Nail patella syndrome. Impaired transcriptional activity but not dominant negative effect of mutant LMX1B were revealed using a transcriptional reporter assay, indicating that the mutation caused nail patella syndrome in this family via haploinsufficiency of the transcriptional activity of LMX1B.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.12.010DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

nail patella
16
patella syndrome
16
heterozygous in-frame
8
in-frame indel
8
indel mutation
8
transcriptional activity
8
lmx1b
5
familial case
4
nail
4
case nail
4

Similar Publications

Introduction: Persistent right umbilical vein (PRUV) is an embryonic vascular abnormality. Recent studies suggested that the perinatal outcome was good and the risk of aneuploidy was low in isolated forms. Our purpose in this study was to assess the relation of PRUV with genetic abnormalities and demonstrate concomitant malformations and perinatal outcomes of these fetuses.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Evidence for therapeutic use of cannabidiol for nail-patella syndrome-induced pain in a real-world pilot study.

Sci Rep

December 2024

Department of Pain and Palliative Care, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, AP-HP, 149 rue de Sèvres, Paris, France.

Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) is a rare genetic disease characterized by dysplastic nails, patella abnormalities, skeletal malformation, and chronic pain. Although chronic pain in NPS is mainly due to bone and musculoskeletal symptoms, it can also result from neurological dysfunction. Conventional analgesics are often insufficient to relieve NPS-associated chronic pain.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Tibial fractures are common and challenging orthopedic injuries that are commonly treated with intramedullary nailing techniques via suprapatellar (SP), parapatellar (PP), and infrapatellar (IP) approaches. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of the efficacy of different treatment approaches based on clinical outcomes.

Methods: We conducted a detailed search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science for clinical studies comparing suprapatellar, parapatellar, and infrapatellar approaches in intramedullary nailing of tibial fractures.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Radiological manifestations of nail-patella syndrome in a 56-year-old female: A case report.

Radiol Case Rep

October 2024

Department of Radiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) is a rare autosomal dominant pleiotropic disorder characterized by dysplasia of the nails, patellar aplasia or hypoplasia, iliac horns and dysplasia of the elbows. We present a case of a 56-year-old female presenting with bilateral knee pain, where initial radiographic findings of hypoplastic patellae prompted further investigation, revealing characteristic skeletal anomalies consistent with NPS. This case underscores the importance of recognizing radiological clues and conducting thorough clinical evaluation to diagnose rare genetic conditions such as NPS.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • * The study discusses a surgical method involving extensive quadriceps realignment and optional techniques to effectively treat these dislocations, following principles established in 1976 to minimize tissue damage.
  • * Over 24 patients treated with this method from 2002 to 2021 showed successful outcomes, with improvements in stability and functionality, allowing many to participate in sports, and resulting in a favorable average pedi-IKDC score post-surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!