Lenticulostriate vasculopathy in newborns: whole genome sequencing data analysis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: Lenticulostriate vasculopathy (LSV) refers to hyperechogenic vessels detected in thalami and basal ganglia, using cranial ultrasound. Awareness of LSV has revealed its links to various neonatal diseases that can affect brain development ante- or postnatally. Congenital infections and hypoxic- ischemic conditions are the main risk factors of LSV. However, precise etiology of LSV remains unknown. The aim of this study was to analyze the whole genome sequencing (WGS) data of newborns diagnosed with LSV to evaluate genetic linkages with LSV manifestation. Study design: = 19). WGS variation data was annotated using ANNOVAR in GRCh37 (hg19), RefSeqGene, gnomAD, SIFT, dbSNP151, CADD and gerp++gt2. Bash language was used to develop a program that counts variant frequency and compares them between groups. Results: gene [NM_213655.5: c.2219T > C p.(Leu740Pro)]. This variant is associated with pseudohypoaldosteronism type 2C and hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 2A. Pseudohypoaldosteronism can increase blood pressure, resulting in damaged or stiff blood vessels, similar to LSV. The variant is currently classified as a variant of uncertain significance due to insufficient evidence to determine its definitive role in these conditions. Conclusions: provides a potential genetic link to the etiopathogenesis of LSV, offering new insights into this condition. However, further functional studies and more comprehensive genetic research are required to establish definitive associations.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Language: English
Topic: Genomics and Rare Diseases
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4413971759