Mutations in CNNM4 cause recessive cone-rod dystrophy with amelogenesis imperfecta

Am J Hum Genet. 2009 Feb;84(2):259-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2009.01.006. Epub 2009 Feb 5.

Abstract

Cone-rod dystrophies are inherited dystrophies of the retina characterized by the accumulation of deposits mainly localized to the cone-rich macular region of the eye. Dystrophy can be limited to the retina or be part of a syndrome. Unlike nonsyndromic cone-rod dystrophies, syndromic cone-rod dystrophies are genetically heterogeneous with mutations in genes encoding structural, cell-adhesion, and transporter proteins. Using a genome-wide single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) haplotype analysis to fine map the locus and a gene-candidate approach, we identified homozygous mutations in the ancient conserved domain protein 4 gene (CNNM4) that either generate a truncated protein or occur in highly conserved regions of the protein. Given that CNNM4 is implicated in metal ion transport, cone-rod dystrophy and amelogenesis imperfecta may originate from abnormal ion homeostasis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amelogenesis Imperfecta / genetics*
  • Cation Transport Proteins / genetics*
  • Female
  • Gene Duplication
  • Genes, Recessive
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mutation*
  • Pedigree
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
  • Retinal Cone Photoreceptor Cells / pathology
  • Retinal Rod Photoreceptor Cells / pathology
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa / genetics*
  • Sequence Deletion

Substances

  • CNNM4 protein, human
  • Cation Transport Proteins