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Mutations in KPTN Cause Macrocephaly, Neurodevelopmental Delay, and Seizures.

Authors :
Baple, Emma?L.
Maroofian, Reza
Chioza, Barry?A.
Izadi, Maryam
Cross, Harold?E.
Al-Turki, Saeed
Barwick, Katy
Skrzypiec, Anna
Pawlak, Robert
Wagner, Karin
Coblentz, Roselyn
Zainy, Tala
Patton, Michael?A.
Mansour, Sahar
Rich, Phillip
Qualmann, Britta
Hurles, Matt?E.
Kessels, Michael?M.
Crosby, Andrew?H.
Source :
American Journal of Human Genetics. Jan2014, Vol. 94 Issue 1, p87-94. 8p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The proper development of neuronal circuits during neuromorphogenesis and neuronal-network formation is critically dependent on a coordinated and intricate series of molecular and cellular cues and responses. Although the cortical actin cytoskeleton is known to play a key role in neuromorphogenesis, relatively little is known about the specific molecules important for this process. Using linkage analysis and whole-exome sequencing on samples from families from the Amish community of Ohio, we have demonstrated that mutations in KPTN, encoding kaptin, cause a syndrome typified by macrocephaly, neurodevelopmental delay, and seizures. Our immunofluorescence analyses in primary neuronal cell cultures showed that endogenous and GFP-tagged kaptin associates with dynamic actin cytoskeletal structures and that this association is lost upon introduction of the identified mutations. Taken together, our studies have identified kaptin alterations responsible for macrocephaly and neurodevelopmental delay and define kaptin as a molecule crucial for normal human neuromorphogenesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029297
Volume :
94
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Human Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
93415870
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2013.10.001