Exome sequencing reveled a compound heterozygous mutations in RTTN gene causing developmental delay and primary microcephaly

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sible for syndromic forms of malformation of brain development, leading to polymicrogyria, micro-cephaly, primordial dwarfism, seizure along with many other malformations.

In this study we have identified a compound heterozygous mutation in RTTN gene having NM_173630 c.5225A > G p.

His1742Arg in exon 39 and NM_173630 c.6038G > T p.Cys2013Phe in exon 45 of a consanguineous Saudi family leading to brain malformation, seizure, developmental delay, dysmorphic feature and micro-cephaly.

Whole exome sequencing (WES) techniques was used to identify the causative mutation in the affected members of the family.

WES data analysis was done and obtained data were further confirmed by using Sanger sequencing analysis.

Moreover, the mutation was ruled out in 100 healthy control from normal population.

To the best of our knowledge the novel compound heterozygous mutation observed in this study is the first report from Saudi Arabia.

The identified compound heterozygous mutation will further explain the role of RTTN gene in development of microcephaly and neurodevelopmental disorders.

2021 The Author(s).

Published by Elsevier B.V.

on behalf of King Saud University.

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