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The Genetics of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
A long and winding road
The Genetics of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
A long and winding road
Matthew T. Sweney, MD MS
Clinical Instructor, University of Utah
AHC Family Meeting
7/22/11
Matthew T. Sweney, MD MS
Clinical Instructor, University of Utah
AHC Family Meeting
7/22/11
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Overview Overview
Introduction to AHC Significant Familial cases Early investigation Comparative Genomic Hybridization Whole Genome Sequencing
Introduction to AHC Significant Familial cases Early investigation Comparative Genomic Hybridization Whole Genome Sequencing
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IntroductionIntroduction Initial Characterization
Verret & Steele 1971 8 cases linked by hemiparesis and headache Migraine variant
Disease evolution Estimated 1-2 affected children per 1 million Eye movements, focal dystonia Hemiparesis/plegia, ataxia Developmental impact
Initial Characterization Verret & Steele 1971 8 cases linked by hemiparesis and headache Migraine variant
Disease evolution Estimated 1-2 affected children per 1 million Eye movements, focal dystonia Hemiparesis/plegia, ataxia Developmental impact
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Diagnostic CriteriaDiagnostic Criteria1. Onset of symptoms prior to 18 months of age2. Repeated attacks of hemiplegia involving either side of the
body3. Other paroxysmal disturbances, including tonic or dystonic
spells, oculomotor abnormalities and autonomic phenomena, during hemiplegic bouts or in isolation
4. Episodes of bilateral hemiplegia or quadriplegia as generalization of a hemiplegic episode or bilateral from the beginning
5. Immediate disappearance of symptoms upon sleeping, which later may resume after waking
6. Evidence of developmental delay and neurologic abnormalities including choreoathetosis, dystonia, or ataxia
1. Onset of symptoms prior to 18 months of age2. Repeated attacks of hemiplegia involving either side of the
body3. Other paroxysmal disturbances, including tonic or dystonic
spells, oculomotor abnormalities and autonomic phenomena, during hemiplegic bouts or in isolation
4. Episodes of bilateral hemiplegia or quadriplegia as generalization of a hemiplegic episode or bilateral from the beginning
5. Immediate disappearance of symptoms upon sleeping, which later may resume after waking
6. Evidence of developmental delay and neurologic abnormalities including choreoathetosis, dystonia, or ataxia
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IntroductionIntroduction Diagnostic challenge
Relationship to known paroxysmal diseases Familial Hemiplegic Migraine Episodic Ataxias Periodic Paralysis
Relationship to epilepsy Typical events not epileptic Suspected epileptic events in ~50% of cases
As yet unknown pathophysiology Suspected channelopathy
Diagnostic challenge Relationship to known paroxysmal diseases
Familial Hemiplegic Migraine Episodic Ataxias Periodic Paralysis
Relationship to epilepsy Typical events not epileptic Suspected epileptic events in ~50% of cases
As yet unknown pathophysiology Suspected channelopathy
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University of Utah AHC databaseUniversity of Utah AHC database
Affected individuals referred by Physicians, Family Support Organizations
Clinical data and DNA/cell line collection via IRB approved protocol since 1999
Contact with patients by phone/written communication/in-person at regional meetings
Affected individuals referred by Physicians, Family Support Organizations
Clinical data and DNA/cell line collection via IRB approved protocol since 1999
Contact with patients by phone/written communication/in-person at regional meetings
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University of Utah AHC database University of Utah AHC database
Pediatrics, March 2009 172 patients consented to enrollment 103 patients met diagnostic criteria Largest database of AHC patients in the world
Familial cases 5 kindreds with multiple children affected Others reported, however inadequate medical records
or no blood specimen available
Pediatrics, March 2009 172 patients consented to enrollment 103 patients met diagnostic criteria Largest database of AHC patients in the world
Familial cases 5 kindreds with multiple children affected Others reported, however inadequate medical records
or no blood specimen available
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Familial CasesFamilial Cases
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TranslocationTranslocation
T(3;9)(p14.3;q34.3)
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BAC 370G13 Contig
cos3-T75.9 kb
cos27-T38.4 kb
AA683210 R52874 KIAA0649 F11681 BAC-T7 BAC-sp6hNT neuron U46429 (brain) (infant brain) cpG island cos3-T7 24 kb 22.4 kb
cos3-T3 cos55-T7 AA778411 cos55-T3 Odorant (fetal heart) binding protein
Total length largest contig 83 kb cos55 37 kb
KIAA0649
LCN1c
human tearprealbumin
26.5 kb fragment with germ cell cDNA AI662518
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Candidate GenesCandidate Genes
Translocation breakpoint MRPS2, mitochondrial ribosomal protein KIAA1422 (KCNT1), calcium activated K+
channel, near translocation breakpoint 9q KIAA0649--Function unknown Looks promising, right?…
Translocation breakpoint MRPS2, mitochondrial ribosomal protein KIAA1422 (KCNT1), calcium activated K+
channel, near translocation breakpoint 9q KIAA0649--Function unknown Looks promising, right?…
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Unaffected CarriersUnaffected Carriers
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Gene CandidatesGene Candidates
CACNA1A, Calcium channel associated with FHM, 19p13.2--bridge phenotypes?
ATP1A2, Positive lod score and shared haplotype for K7940; mutations in two families associated with FHM2 phenotype
SCN1A, mutations found in 3 families with familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM3)
SLC1A3-EAAT1, Glutamate transporter. Joana Jen identified a point mutation in one sporadic affected individual.
CACNA1A, Calcium channel associated with FHM, 19p13.2--bridge phenotypes?
ATP1A2, Positive lod score and shared haplotype for K7940; mutations in two families associated with FHM2 phenotype
SCN1A, mutations found in 3 families with familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM3)
SLC1A3-EAAT1, Glutamate transporter. Joana Jen identified a point mutation in one sporadic affected individual.
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More GenesMore Genes
CACNA1D, Brain expressed calcium channel, near translocation breakpoint 3p
SLC6A11, Distal 3p near breakpoint ATP2B2, Near breakpoint in K4323 CACNA1I, Calcium channel, Positive lod in
K4323
In all, from 1999 to 2008, 25 candidate genes screened
CACNA1D, Brain expressed calcium channel, near translocation breakpoint 3p
SLC6A11, Distal 3p near breakpoint ATP2B2, Near breakpoint in K4323 CACNA1I, Calcium channel, Positive lod in
K4323
In all, from 1999 to 2008, 25 candidate genes screened
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Comparative Genomic HybridizationComparative Genomic Hybridization
AKA Microarray Analysis
Assesses copy number changes in DNA content
Uses 244,000 known probes
Covers genes and non-coding regions
AKA Microarray Analysis
Assesses copy number changes in DNA content
Uses 244,000 known probes
Covers genes and non-coding regions
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CGHCGH
10 subjects in small pilot trial All met classic criteria Numerous single-probe copy number
variations shared across all 10 No contiguous probe deletion or duplication
shared by all subjects No clear answers revealed
10 subjects in small pilot trial All met classic criteria Numerous single-probe copy number
variations shared across all 10 No contiguous probe deletion or duplication
shared by all subjects No clear answers revealed
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Current workCurrent work
AHC: Pepsi Refresh Grant $250,000 grant awarded for the purposes of
identifying the genetic cause of AHC 23 samples sent for whole genome sequencing
Sent via ISB to Complete Genomics, Inc Provides sequenced data and variant reports
Preliminary data in August, 2011, complete analysis may take additional 6-12 months
AHC: Pepsi Refresh Grant $250,000 grant awarded for the purposes of
identifying the genetic cause of AHC 23 samples sent for whole genome sequencing
Sent via ISB to Complete Genomics, Inc Provides sequenced data and variant reports
Preliminary data in August, 2011, complete analysis may take additional 6-12 months
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Why is this important?Why is this important?
Sequencing represents the standard by which other modes are judged
Finally the cost of sequencing is practical The service we use provide both genetic
sequencing as well as preliminary statistical analysis
Data will hopefully serve as foundation for therapy or cure
Sequencing represents the standard by which other modes are judged
Finally the cost of sequencing is practical The service we use provide both genetic
sequencing as well as preliminary statistical analysis
Data will hopefully serve as foundation for therapy or cure
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Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?
Wait for sequencing to be completed Statistical analysis of the sequencing Identify if it is one gene or combination of
genes Identify the function of those gene(s) and
model them Once the function is delineated, identify ways
to modify/improve it
Wait for sequencing to be completed Statistical analysis of the sequencing Identify if it is one gene or combination of
genes Identify the function of those gene(s) and
model them Once the function is delineated, identify ways
to modify/improve it
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ConclusionsConclusions
Complicated, rare disease Highlights the rationally haphazard
approach in a gene hunt Exemplifies the challenges present with
under-recognized disease, underfunded research, understaffed workforce
Presents great opportunity to make an impact
Complicated, rare disease Highlights the rationally haphazard
approach in a gene hunt Exemplifies the challenges present with
under-recognized disease, underfunded research, understaffed workforce
Presents great opportunity to make an impact
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AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments
Kathryn J. Swoboda, MD Pediatric Motor Disorders Group: Sandy
Reyna, MD, Aga Lewelt, MD, Abby Smart, RN Fran Filloux, MD, Stefan Pulst, MD, Art
Brothman, PhD Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
Foundation
Kathryn J. Swoboda, MD Pediatric Motor Disorders Group: Sandy
Reyna, MD, Aga Lewelt, MD, Abby Smart, RN Fran Filloux, MD, Stefan Pulst, MD, Art
Brothman, PhD Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
Foundation