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  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology

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  • CYP2R1 is the primary enzyme in the liver responsible for converting vitamin D to 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D).
  • Serum 25(OH)D levels are critical indicators of vitamin D status.
  • Genetic variations in CYP2R1 contribute to individual differences in circulating 25(OH)D levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of CYP2R1 gene mutations in a novel form of vitamin D-deficiency rickets.
  • To identify specific mutations in CYP2R1 associated with impaired vitamin D 25-hydroxylation.
  • To characterize the clinical and biochemical phenotypes of individuals with CYP2R1 mutations.

Main Methods:

  • Sequencing of the CYP2R1 gene (promoter, exons, intron-exon flanking regions) in Nigerian families with rickets.
  • In silico analysis of identified mutations (L99P and K242N) to predict their functional impact.
  • In vitro studies using HEK293 cells to assess the 25-hydroxylase activity of mutant CYP2R1 proteins.
  • Clinical and biochemical evaluation of affected individuals, including response to vitamin D supplementation.

Main Results:

  • Two missense mutations, L99P and K242N, were identified in affected members of two Nigerian families.
  • In silico and in vitro studies confirmed that these mutations impair CYP2R1's 25-hydroxylase activity.
  • Heterozygous carriers exhibited milder symptoms and biochemical profiles compared to homozygous individuals, suggesting semidominant inheritance.
  • No CYP2R1 mutations were found in sporadic rickets cases or control populations.

Conclusions:

  • Mutations in the CYP2R1 gene are a cause of an atypical form of vitamin D-deficiency rickets.
  • This condition is classified as vitamin D-dependent rickets type 1B (VDDR1B).
  • CYP2R1 mutations represent a significant genetic factor influencing vitamin D metabolism and rickets development.