A Recurrent De Novo PACS2 Heterozygous Missense Variant Causes Neonatal-Onset Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy, Facial Dysmorphism, and Cerebellar Dysgenesis

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) represent a large clinical and genetic heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental diseases. The identification of pathogenic genetic variants in DEEs remains crucial for deciphering this complex group and for accurately caring for affected individuals (clinical diagnosis, genetic counseling, impacting medical, precision therapy, clinical trials, etc.). Whole-exome sequencing and intensive data sharing identified a recurrent de novo PACS2 heterozygous missense variant in 14 unrelated individuals.

Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - April 12, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Heather E. Olson, Nolwenn Jean-Mar çais, Edward Yang, Delphine Heron, Katrina Tatton-Brown, Paul A. van der Zwaag, Emilia K. Bijlsma, Bryan L. Krock, E. Backer, Erik-Jan Kamsteeg, Margje Sinnema, Margot R.F. Reijnders, David Bearden, Amber Begtrup, Aida Tags: Report Source Type: research