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Novel WDR72 Mutations Causing Hypomaturation Amelogenesis Imperfecta.

Youn Jung Kim¹, Hong Zhang², Yejin Lee¹

¹Department of Pediatric Dentistry & DRI, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea.

Journal of Personalized Medicine

|February 25, 2023

Summary

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Genetic testing identified new WDR72 gene mutations in families with hereditary enamel defects, specifically hypomaturation amelogenesis imperfecta. This expands understanding of WDR72

Keywords:

WDR72 enamel defects exon deletion hereditary mutation

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Genetics
Developmental Biology
Oral Biology

Background:

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) encompasses hereditary enamel defects, categorized as hypoplastic, hypomaturation, or hypocalcified.
Understanding AI genetics aids diagnosis and treatment development.
The WDR72 gene is implicated in enamel formation.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the genetic causes of hypomaturation AI in affected families.
To expand the known spectrum of WDR72 mutations associated with AI.
To improve genetic diagnostic capabilities for WDR72-related AI.

Main Methods:

Whole exome sequencing (WES) was employed for mutational analysis.
Affected individuals from four families with hypomaturation AI were studied.
Sequence data was analyzed to identify causative genetic variants.

Main Results:

Biallelic WDR72 mutations were identified in all four families.
Novel mutations include a homozygous deletion-insertion, compound heterozygous mutations, and a large deletion encompassing exon 14.
A recurrent homozygous mutation was also found, expanding the WDR72 mutational spectrum.

Conclusions:

WDR72 mutations are a significant cause of hypomaturation AI.
The identified mutations broaden the understanding of WDR72's role in amelogenesis.
Accurate genetic testing for WDR72 defects can improve AI diagnosis.