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Skewed X-chromosome inactivation drives the proportion of DNAAF6-defective airway motile cilia and variable expressivity in primary ciliary dyskinesia.
Journal of medical genetics - 21 May 2024
Thomas Lucie, Cuisset Laurence, Papon Jean-Francois, Tamalet Aline, Pin Isabelle, Abou Taam Rola, Faucon Catherine, Montantin Guy, Tissier Sylvie, Duquesnoy Philippe, Dastot-Le Moal Florence, Copin Bruno, Carion Nathalie, Louis Bruno, Chantot-Bastaraud Sandra, Siffroi Jean-Pierre, Mitri Rana, Coste André, Escudier Estelle, Thouvenin Guillaume, Amselem Serge, Legendre Marie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare airway disorder caused by defective motile cilia. Only male patients have been reported with pathogenic mutations in X-linked DNAAF6, which result in the absence of ciliary dynein arms, whereas their heterozygous mothers are supposedly healthy. Our objective was to assess the possible clinical and ciliary consequences of X-chromosome inactivation (XCI) in...
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