CDK10 Mutations in Humans and Mice Cause Severe Growth Retardation, Spine Malformations, and Developmental Delays

In five separate families, we identified nine individuals affected by a previously unidentified syndrome characterized by growth retardation, spine malformation, facial dysmorphisms, and developmental delays. Using homozygosity mapping, array CGH, and exome sequencing, we uncovered bi-allelic loss-of-function CDK10 mutations segregating with this disease. CDK10 is a protein kinase that partners with cyclin M to phosphorylate substrates such as ETS2 and PKN2 in order to modulate cellular growth. To validate and model the pathogenicity of these CDK10 germline mutations, we generated conditional-knockout mice.

Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - September 7, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Christian Windpassinger, Juliette Piard, Carine Bonnard, Majid Alfadhel, Shuhui Lim, Xavier Bisteau, St éphane Blouin, Nur’Ain B. Ali, Alvin Yu Jin Ng, Hao Lu, Sumanty Tohari, S. Zakiah A. Talib, Noémi van Hul, Matias J. Caldez, Lionel Van Maldergem, Tags: Article Source Type: research