Mutations in CEP57 cause mosaic variegated aneuploidy syndrome

Nat Genet. 2011 Jun;43(6):527-9. doi: 10.1038/ng.822. Epub 2011 May 8.

Abstract

Using exome sequencing and a variant prioritization strategy that focuses on loss-of-function variants, we identified biallelic, loss-of-function CEP57 mutations as a cause of constitutional mosaic aneuploidies. CEP57 is a centrosomal protein and is involved in nucleating and stabilizing microtubules. Our findings indicate that these and/or additional functions of CEP57 are crucial for maintaining correct chromosomal number during cell division.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aneuploidy
  • Chromosome Disorders / genetics
  • Humans
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins / genetics*
  • Mosaicism
  • Mutation*
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Nuclear Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • CEP57 protein, human
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins
  • Nuclear Proteins

Supplementary concepts

  • Mosaic variegated aneuploidy syndrome

Associated data

  • RefSeq/NM_014679