Comprehensive Genetic Results for Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders in a Highly Consanguineous Population

Waleed Al-Herz 1 2, Janet Chou 3, Ottavia Maria Delmonte 4, Michel J Massaad 5, Wayne Bainter 3, Riccardo Castagnoli 4 6, Christoph Klein 7, Yenan T Bryceson 8, Raif S Geha 3, Luigi D Notarangelo 4

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01 January 2019

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doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.03146

Abstract

Objective: To present the genetic causes of patients with primary immune deficiencies (PIDs) in Kuwait between 2004 and 2017. Methods: The data was obtained from the Kuwait National Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders Registry. Genomic DNA from patients with clinical and immunological features of PID was sequenced using Sanger sequencing (SS), next generation sequencing (NGS) of targeted genes, whole exome sequencing (WES), and/or whole genome sequencing (WGS). Functional assays were utilized to assess the biologic effect of identified variants. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for 22q11.2 deletion and genomic hybridizations arrays were performed when thymic defects were suspected. 

Results: A total of 264 patients were registered during the study period with predominance of patients with immunodeficiencies affecting cellular and humoral immunity (35.2%), followed by combined immunodeficiencies with associated syndromic features (24%). Parental consanguinity and family history suggestive of PID were reported in 213 (81%) and 145 patients (55%), respectively. Genetic testing of 206 patients resulted in a diagnostic yield of 70%. Mutations were identified in 46 different genes and more than 90% of the reported genetic defects were transmitted by in an autosomal recessive pattern. The majority of the mutations were missense mutations (57%) followed by deletions and frame shift mutations. Five novel disease-causing genes were discovered. Conclusions: Genetic testing should be an integral part in the management of primary immunodeficiency patients. This will help the delivery of precision medicine and facilitate proper genetic counseling. Studying inbred populations using sophisticated diagnostic methods can allow better understanding of the genetics of primary immunodeficiency disorders.

Keywords: autosomal recessive; consanguinity; genetic; mutation; primary immunodeficiencies.

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Figure 1 Age-standardised YLL and YLD rates for 17 cause-of-injury categories by level of Socio-demographic Index. YLL, years of life lost. Similar articles

Figure 1 Age-standardised YLL and YLD rates for 17 cause-of-injury categories by level of Socio-demographic Index. YLL, years of life lost. Similar articles

Figure 2 Frequency of genetic testing among 264 patients registered in KNPIDR.

Figure 2 Frequency of genetic testing among 264 patients registered in KNPIDR.

Figure 3 The distribution of mutations according to the PID category showing a predominance of missense mutations followed by deletions and frame shift mutations.

Figure 3 The distribution of mutations according to the PID category showing a predominance of missense mutations followed by deletions and frame shift mutations.

Figure 4 Pedigree showing multiple members of a large family affected with autoimmunity and lymphoproliferation under work-up to identify the underlying genetic cause.

Figure 4 Pedigree showing multiple members of a large family affected with autoimmunity and lymphoproliferation under work-up to identify the underlying genetic cause.

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