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  • Hepatology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Genetic factors underpin many forms of cholestasis, a liver disease characterized by impaired bile flow.
  • However, the genetic basis remains unknown for a significant number of cholestasis patients.

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  • To identify novel genetic causes of cholestasis in patients lacking mutations in known cholestasis genes.
  • To characterize the clinical presentation and disease course associated with newly identified genetic defects.

Main Methods:

  • Whole exome sequencing (WES) was employed to analyze DNA from cholestasis patients with unidentified genetic etiologies.
  • Candidate gene USP53 was further screened in a larger patient cohort using targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS).
  • Clinical data, including disease features and follow-up information, were systematically collected.

Main Results:

  • Homozygous mutations in USP53 were identified in 7 patients across 5 families with cholestasis.
  • The majority of USP53 mutations were deletions, with one missense mutation identified.
  • Patients exhibited variable age of onset, biochemically mild and intermittent cholestasis, but consistent liver fibrosis and splenomegaly.

Conclusions:

  • Biallelic mutations in USP53 represent a novel genetic cause of cholestasis.
  • USP53-associated cholestasis can lead to chronic liver disease, necessitating long-term patient monitoring.
  • This finding expands the spectrum of genetic liver diseases and improves diagnostic capabilities.