Genetic Analysis of Patients With Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 12 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/6/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 16, 2005 |
| End Date: | May 14, 2013 |
Genetic Analysis of Patients With Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE)
This study will characterize the gene mutations responsible for pseudoxanthoma elasticum
(PXE) and correlate them with disease manifestations in males and females. PXE is an
inherited disorder that affects the connective tissue in some parts of the body. Calcium and
other minerals are deposited in the connective tissue, causing changes in the skin, eyes,
cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal system. Some effects of PXE can cause serious
medical problems, while others have less impact. Symptoms often appear earlier and are more
severe in females than in males, but there is no way to predict how the disorder will
progress in any given individual.
Candidates for this study are recruited through PXE International, an organization that
provides patient support and supports research on the disease. The organization collects
biological samples and medical information on patients and family members to help further
research on the disease. Families that have samples from the patient, both parents, and at
least one sibling may be eligible for this study. Grandparents and extended family members
may be included in certain instances.
Participants provide a blood sample, a sample of cells scraped from the inside of the cheek
(buccal cells) and a medical history. The samples are analyzed for gene variants and the
findings are correlated with disease signs and symptoms.
(PXE) and correlate them with disease manifestations in males and females. PXE is an
inherited disorder that affects the connective tissue in some parts of the body. Calcium and
other minerals are deposited in the connective tissue, causing changes in the skin, eyes,
cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal system. Some effects of PXE can cause serious
medical problems, while others have less impact. Symptoms often appear earlier and are more
severe in females than in males, but there is no way to predict how the disorder will
progress in any given individual.
Candidates for this study are recruited through PXE International, an organization that
provides patient support and supports research on the disease. The organization collects
biological samples and medical information on patients and family members to help further
research on the disease. Families that have samples from the patient, both parents, and at
least one sibling may be eligible for this study. Grandparents and extended family members
may be included in certain instances.
Participants provide a blood sample, a sample of cells scraped from the inside of the cheek
(buccal cells) and a medical history. The samples are analyzed for gene variants and the
findings are correlated with disease signs and symptoms.
Background:
- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized
by mutations in the ATP-binding cassette transporter, ABCC6.
- PXE while it is known that patients have two mutated alleles of the ABCC6 gene,
significant questions remain about the segregation of the disease, the presentation in
males versus females and the correlation of mutation to clinical phenotype.
Objectives:
- The objective is to examine the role of variants in the ABCC6 gene in PXE.
Eligibility:
- Samples from study participants were obtained through the PXE International BioBank.
- Families were selected that have samples from both parents and at least one sibling in
addition to the proband.
Design:
- Participants DNA was sequenced to identify variants and genotyped for linked markers to
follow the segregation of mutant alleles and compare the results with the clinical outcomes.
- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized
by mutations in the ATP-binding cassette transporter, ABCC6.
- PXE while it is known that patients have two mutated alleles of the ABCC6 gene,
significant questions remain about the segregation of the disease, the presentation in
males versus females and the correlation of mutation to clinical phenotype.
Objectives:
- The objective is to examine the role of variants in the ABCC6 gene in PXE.
Eligibility:
- Samples from study participants were obtained through the PXE International BioBank.
- Families were selected that have samples from both parents and at least one sibling in
addition to the proband.
Design:
- Participants DNA was sequenced to identify variants and genotyped for linked markers to
follow the segregation of mutant alleles and compare the results with the clinical outcomes.
- INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
A representative set of collected families will be studied. No subjects within these
families will be excluded.
Families will be selected that have samples from both parents and at least one sibling in
addition to the proband.
The siblings will include both affected and unaffected.
If grandparents are available they will also be typed to help in phase determination.
Extended relatives will only be selected in multiple generation families.
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Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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