Mutations in the cardiac transcription factor NKX2.5 affect diverse cardiac developmental pathways

Heterozygous mutations in NKX2.5, a homeobox transcription factor, were reported to cause secundum atrial septal defects and result in atrioventricular (AV) conduction block during postnatal life. To further characterize the role of NKX2.5 in cardiac morphogenesis, we sought additional mutations in...

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Published in:The Journal of clinical investigation 1999-12, Vol.104 (11), p.1567-1573
Main Authors: Benson, D W, Silberbach, G M, Kavanaugh-McHugh, A, Cottrill, C, Zhang, Y, Riggs, S, Smalls, O, Johnson, M C, Watson, M S, Seidman, J G, Seidman, C E, Plowden, J, Kugler, J D
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Language:English
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DNA Mutational Analysis
DNA Primers
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Female
Heart - growth & development
Heart Block - classification
Heart Block - genetics
Heart Defects, Congenital - diagnostic imaging
Heart Defects, Congenital - genetics
Heterozygote
Homeobox Protein Nkx-2.5
Homeodomain Proteins - genetics
Humans
Male
Mutation
Pedigree
Phenotype
Transcription Factors
Xenopus Proteins
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Summary:Heterozygous mutations in NKX2.5, a homeobox transcription factor, were reported to cause secundum atrial septal defects and result in atrioventricular (AV) conduction block during postnatal life. To further characterize the role of NKX2.5 in cardiac morphogenesis, we sought additional mutations in groups of probands with cardiac anomalies and first-degree AV block, idiopathic AV block, or tetralogy of Fallot. We identified 7 novel mutations by sequence analysis of the NKX2.5-coding region in 26 individuals. Associated phenotypes included AV block, which was the primary manifestation of cardiac disease in nearly a quarter of affected individuals, as well as atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect. Ventricular septal defect was associated with tetralogy of Fallot or double-outlet right ventricle in 3 individuals. Ebstein's anomaly and other tricuspid valve abnormalities were also present. Mutations in human NKX2.5 cause a variety of cardiac anomalies and may account for a clinically significant portion of tetralogy of Fallot and idiopathic AV block. The coinheritance of NKX2.5 mutations with various congenital heart defects suggests that this transcription factor contributes to diverse cardiac developmental pathways.
ISSN:0021-9738
DOI:10.1172/jci8154