[Study of the molecular characteristics of a Bweak phenotype due to a novel c.398T>C variant of the ABO gene].

Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi

Blood Center of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Blood Safety Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052, China.

Published: January 2023

Objective: To explore the molecular mechanism for an individual with Bweak subtype.

Methods: Serological methods were used to identify the proband's phenotype. In vitro enzyme activity test was used to determine the activity of B-glycosyltransferase (GTB) in her serum. The genotype was determined by PCR amplification and direct sequencing of exons 5 to 7 and flanking sequences of the ABO gene. T-A cloning technology was used to isolate the haploids. The primary physical and chemical properties and secondary structure of the protein were analyzed with the ProtParam and PSIPRED software. Three software, including PolyPhen-2, SIFT, and PROVEAN, was used to analyze the effect of missense variant on the protein.

Results: Serological results showed that the proband's phenotype was Bweak subtype with anti-B antibodies presented in her serum. In vitro enzyme activity assay showed that the GTB activity of the subject was significantly reduced. Analysis of the haploid sequence revealed a c.398T>C missense variant on the B allele, which resulted in a novel B allele. The 398T>C variant has caused a p.Phe133S substitution at position 133 of the GTB protein. Based on bioinformatic analysis, the amino acid substitution had no obvious effect on the primary and secondary structure of the protein, but the thermodynamic energy of the variant protein has increased to 6.07 kcal/mol, which can severely reduce the protein stability. Meanwhile, bioinformatic analysis also predicted that the missense variant was harmful to the protein function.

Conclusion: The weak expression of the Bweak subtype may be attributed to the novel allele of ABO*B.01-398C. Bioinformatic analysis is helpful for predicting the changes in protein structure and function.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn511374-20211217-01003DOI Listing

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