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. 1994 Mar;54(3):443–446.

Genetic Analysis of Hispanic Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis

Theresa A Grebe, William K Seltzer, Jean DeMarchi, Dinithi K Silva, W W Doane, David Gozal, S F Richter, C Michael Bowman, R A Norman, Susan N Rhodes, Lucy S Hernried, Shirley Murphy, Ivan R Harwood, Frank J Accurso, Karen D Jain
PMCID: PMC1918116  PMID: 7509564

Abstract

We have performed molecular genetic analyses of Hispanic individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the southwestern United States. Of 129 CF chromosomes analyzed, only 46% (59/129) carry ΔF508. The G542X mutation was found on 5% (7/129) of CF chromosomes. The 3849+10kbC→T mutation, detected primarily in Ashkenazi Jews, was present on 2% (3/129). R1162X and R334W, mutations identified in Spain and Italy, each occurred on 1.6% (2/129) of CF chromosomes. W1282X and R553X were each detected once. G551D and N1303K were not found. Overall, screening for 22 or more mutations resulted in detection of only 58% of CF transmembrane conductance regulator gene mutations among Hispanic individuals. Analysis of KM19/XV2c haplotypes revealed an unusual distribution. Although the majority of ΔF508 mutations are on chromosomes of B haplotypes, the other CF mutations are on A and C haplotypes at higher-than-expected frequencies. These genetic analyses demonstrate significant differences between Hispanic individuals with CF and those of the general North American population. Assessment of carrier/affected risk in Hispanic CF individuals cannot, therefore, be based on the mutation frequencies found through studies of the general population but must be adjusted to better reflect the genetic makeup of this ethnic group. Further studies are necessary to identify the causative mutation(s) in this population and to better delineate genotype/phenotype correlations. These will enable counselors to provide more accurate genetic counseling.

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