Two novel mutations responsible for hereditary type I protein C deficiency: characterization by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis.

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Gandrille S, Vidaud M, Aiach M, Alhenc-Gelas M, Fischer AM, Gouault-Heilman M, Toulon P, Fiessinger JN, Goossens M

Two novel mutations responsible for hereditary type I protein C deficiency: characterization by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis.

Hum Mutat. 1992;1(6):491-500.

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Abstract

Hereditary protein C (PC) deficiency is usually associated with a high risk of thrombosis. We report the results of a study undertaken to screen for molecular defects in families with hereditary quantitative PC deficiency. Using a strategy combining polymerase chain reaction amplification of selected gene fragments, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis of the amplification products, and direct sequencing of fragments with altered melting behavior, we studied the PC gene exons and exon/intron junctions of subjects with hereditary type I PC deficiency. Computer simulation of DNA melting was used to design several sets of primers, each containing a GC-clamp, permitting the complete analysis of each amplified exon sequence. Using this procedure, we identified two previously undescribed mutations located in exon VII: a C-to-T substitution generating a nonsense codon in place of Arg 157 in the mature PC and a G-to-A substitution converting Arg 178 to GIn. The two mutations were detected in, respectively, 3 and 2 apparently independent families. This strategy is therefore a valuable tool for screening patients, and the results emphasize its advantages over plasma assays in individuals with a family history of thrombosis.

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Polypeptides
NameUniProt ID
Vitamin K-dependent protein CP04070Details